Commercial Lead (BC)

• Review the prime contract, scope, pricing schedules and subcontract terms; establish contract obligations, notice requirements and commercial registers.
• Lead project change administration, including early identification, contractual notices, entitlement assessment, pricing, supporting records and submission tracking.
• Develop change estimates with Operations, Estimating and Project Controls; reconcile measured quantities, labour, equipment, materials and subcontract costs.
• Lead commercial discussions with clients and subcontractors within delegated authority; escalate disputed changes, claims and material exposures.
• Coordinate progress claims, applications for payment and invoice support with Project Controls and Finance; track certifications, receivables and disputed amounts.
• Review recoverable and potentially disallowable costs against contract requirements; resolve discrepancies with the project team.
• Support procurement and commercial administration of civil, fabrication and installation subcontract packages, including evaluations, payment assessments, changes and final account settlement.
• Review revenue forecasts, outstanding changes, commercial risks, opportunities and cash flow with the Project Controls Lead and Commercial Manager.
• Maintain an auditable record of correspondence, instructions, approvals, commitments and commercial decisions.
• Prepare commercial reports and contribute to project risk reviews, client meetings and internal performance reviews.
• Coordinate commercial closeout, including final accounts, outstanding commitments and required subcontractor documentation.
• Direct and mentor the Junior Project Controls Coordinator on commercial tasks; agree priorities with the Project Controls Lead.
• Promote compliance with SMJV safety, quality and commercial procedures; obtain approvals in accordance with delegated authority.

• Degree or diploma in business, quantity surveying, construction management, engineering, finance or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Typically, 7 or more years of relevant construction commercial, contract administration or quantity surveying experience, including independent responsibility for changes and client or subcontractor interfaces.
• Civil, facilities, fabrication or industrial construction experience is preferred. Pipeline experience and familiarity with lump sum, unit price and time-and-materials contracts are assets.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with cost, estimating and document management systems. Familiarity with SMJV systems, including Hard Dollar and Power Apps, is an asset.

• Strong contract interpretation, change valuation, negotiation and written communication skills.
• Ability to distinguish contractual entitlement from cost and schedule impacts, and to maintain defensible supporting records.
• Ability to manage deadlines, resolve commercial issues and mentor junior staff.

Department: Commercial/Project Controls
This is a project based position