Senior Commercial Manager, Major Projects Ontario

Description

• You’ll be supporting the bidding process for various underlying operations and major project proposals, as required, assisting/leading the bid teams in i) reviewing request for proposal documents advising on commercial strategy, ii) reviewing and qualifying commercial sections of client terms and conditions in line with business commercial expectations and input, in conjunction with in-counsel legal reviews, iii) defining project risk profiles, iv) obtaining internal approvals for proposal submissions, v) negotiation of teaming agreements.
• Draft, prepare, review, and manage contracts, including teaming agreements, Memorandum of Understanding, Joint Venture Agreements, Internal Consulting Agreements, Consultant Agreements and Subconsultant/Subcontractor Agreements.
• You’ll be advising project teams and corporate stakeholders with interpretation and clarification of contract and scope requirements interfacing with in-house legal counsel where required.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• You’ll be maintaining organized and up to date records of commercial project information.
• You’ll be leading/supporting the resolution of project disputes and/or claims, including gathering and interpreting project records, quantifying damages, and preparing briefing notes.
• You’ll be supporting the opportunity selection process, as required, assisting the bid teams with i) bid/no bid evaluations, ii) preliminary risk reviews, iii) identification of internal delegation of authority triggers that require approval, iv) partner/ subcontractor screening and selection process.
• You’ll be supporting development and approval process for as-sold budgets and work breakdown structures used to manage and track commercial performance during project execution.
• Work within an existing Commercial & Risk Management team in support of the Transportation Systems group.
• In conjunction with Project Controls and Finance teams, you will help manage and provide general oversight of the financial health of a project i) including revie for accuracy of reporting of both schedule and cost performance, ii) proactively mitigating unplanned variances, iii) oversight for compilation of billing drafts, monthly invoices, managing sub-consultant receivables where required.
• You’ll be conducting miscellaneous commercial analysis for continuous improvement, further efficiency, and effectiveness as part of business initiatives.
• You’ll supporting post tender client contract/subcontract commercial/contract negotiations and corresponding approvals for contract signage, once negotiations are finalized.
• You’ll be coordinating project-close out processes including subconsultant vendor evaluations, progressive learning documentation, and obtaining necessary waivers and release from clients.
• You’ll be leading/supporting change management processes during project execution, including proactively identifying deviations from agreed-to scope, developing change narratives and justification, assessing and quantifying schedule and cost impacts, compiling final change packages, and maintenance of project change logs.
• Support/participate with project teams during negotiations on Major Projects (and lead, as required)
• This role will be expected to liaise with senior WSP leadership including executives in a clear, concise manner to provide key oversight of project(s) as they progress.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage proposal/project deadline pressure, ambiguity, and set personal priorities.
• Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree (project management, construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, finance, or business) is preferred.
• Knowledge of Oracle (or similar ERP system) is beneficial to the role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of construction contracts and Canadian construction law is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills, as the role requires continuous interaction with corporate and project leadership and team members as well as external clients/stakeholders.
• Experience working with rail and transit projects considered an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience, competence in clear, concise, and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers, and staff.
• Experience in both Owner and Contractor roles an asset.
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity, and change.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn.
• Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Experience in contract administration and claims management an asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional Certification (SCMP) would be considered as an asset, or similar certification.
• 10+ years of commercial/contract management experience in a similar role;
• Fluency in French language is beneficial to the role, however, not required.
• Strong background in Design Bid Build (DBB) and Design Build (DB) Project Delivery models;

Benefits

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance