Commercial Manager - Civil Construction

at  EBC Inc

EBC thinks outside the box and deploys all its know-how to carry out major infrastructure projects: bridges, roads, highways, tunnels, marine installations. Our ability to meet deadlines and budgets as well as our vast expertise in the field allow us to actively participate in large-scale projects such as the Samuel-De-Champlain Bridge, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) and the Site C hydro-electric power station located near Fort St-John in British Columbia.
Our seasoned team of engineers, project managers and other specialists also put their energy into the construction of wind farms and to the benefit of hydroelectric projects such as dams, power stations, tunnels and dikes. EBC is positioned as a true leader in this sector. Our range of specialized services has made our reputation in Canada.

The responsibilities of the Commercial Manager include:

• Direct and co-ordinate the activities of a site technical office program workloads and advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution;
• Manage commercial and project control matters of major projects including change management, procurement, prime contract management, cost control, earned value management, scheduling and risk management;
• Develop and enforce commercial/project controls policies, processes and procedures;
• Provide commercial and contractual advice and reports to Executives and Project Managers;
• Lead all claims and change management with respect to clients and subcontractors;
• Lead, train and develop commercial/project controls staff;
• Manage the input of various bid phases including commercial review and risk analysis of contracts;
• Oversee the commercial management of designers and the design process.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred), Business or Law;
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working on large heavy civil projects;
• Experience working on large infrastructure projects is preferred;
• Experience representing companies in adjudication, mediation and commercial negotiations, negotiating contracts, claims management/dispute resolution;
• Experience developing and implementing strategies for risk and opportunity management;
• Sound understanding of contractual, commercial and financial functions on major projects;
• Knowledge of contract language, change management and legal requirements of contracts;
• Ability to liaise/co-ordinate internal and external legal counsel and experts;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office;
• Excellent organizational, communication and writing skills;
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines;
• Excellent people and leadership skills;
• Willingness to travel regularly and overnight;
• Bilingual (an asset), but proficiency in English language with excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is required.

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED / COMPETENCIES

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task;
• Analytical mind;
• Leadership and autonomy;
• Results driven and quality oriented;
• Ability to act quickly and efficiently;
• Discretion and Professionalism;
• Negotiation;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Responsible and honest;
• Structured and methodical.

• Direct and co-ordinate the activities of a site technical office program workloads and advise on commercial strategy for successful project execution;
• Manage commercial and project control matters of major projects including change management, procurement, prime contract management, cost control, earned value management, scheduling and risk management;
• Develop and enforce commercial/project controls policies, processes and procedures;
• Provide commercial and contractual advice and reports to Executives and Project Managers;
• Lead all claims and change management with respect to clients and subcontractors;
• Lead, train and develop commercial/project controls staff;
• Manage the input of various bid phases including commercial review and risk analysis of contracts;
• Oversee the commercial management of designers and the design process