Commercial Management Advisor at Mace

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

230000.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Team Leadership, Cost Management, Stakeholder Management, Valuations, Claim Evaluation, Cost Consulting Guidance, Best Practice Championing, Transformational Change, Carbon Reduction, Bidding, Continuous Improvement, Fiscally Viable Operations, Ethically Viable Operations, Mentoring, Coaching

Industry

Construction

Description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The Project: The GO Expansion program is a massive, multi-year project led by Metrolinx and ONxpress to transform the GO rail network into a 15-minute, all-day, two-way service across core routes. It includes electrifying over 600km of track, adding more than 10,000 weekly trips, and building new stations/infrastructure, with major construction underway and completion targeted for 2032. You'll Be Responsible For: Lead the preparation and execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses to ensure compliance and formal sign-off. Manage large teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery against key performance indicators. Drive cost management by overseeing valuations, monthly post-contract cost reports, and proactive identification of design and construction-related costs. Evaluate contractor and subcontractor claims, ensuring fair resolution and directing the issuance of completion certificates in line with contractual requirements. Guide cost consultants in enhancing procedures, templates, and tools to deliver improved value and service to stakeholders. Champion best practice, transformational change, and carbon reduction initiatives, contributing to Mace’s net zero transition goals. You’ll Need To Have: Degree in quantity surveying or cost management, with strong professional development. Chartered membership (MRICS/RICS or equivalent), progressing towards fellowship. Proven commercial acumen with bidding, stakeholder management, and team leadership experience. Expertise in cost management, sustainability, and industry best practice delivery. Note: The estimated salary for this position is 150,000 - 230,000 USD. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications. Our Values Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role. #LI-On-site

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the preparation and execution of contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses, while managing large teams to foster accountability and delivery against key performance indicators. Responsibilities also include driving cost management through overseeing valuations and reports, evaluating contractor claims, and guiding cost consultants on procedure enhancements.