Commercial Manager

Requisition ID: 280186 

•  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: Toronto, ON 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel is seeking to recruit high quality project delivery professionals in Engineering, Construction, Project Controls and related disciplines to join our team in Canada.   

Bechtel is currently growing our team working on a variety of new transportation and infrastructure projects in the Provinces of Quebec and Ontario, Canada.  Candidates are currently being sought in both Montreal, Quebec and Toronto, Ontario.   

Job Summary:

The Commercial Manager will be responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate the project’s day-to-day commercial/business service operations, formulates strategies and management programs to provide overall direction with the help of subordinate managers; and manage daily operations and assigned personnel.  #LI-JL1

This job opportunity may be conditional, based upon the award of new projects and additional scope.

Major Responsibilities:

• Establishes administrative controls and reporting criteria for all subordinate service functions, in accordance with established Bechtel policies and procedures, Owner requirements, and applicable governmental regulations. 
• Supervises and directs managers of the functional areas of responsibility. 
• Interprets the contractual, financial and business requirements of the project contract(s) and joint venture agreements and monitors the performance of the organization against the requirements, commercial/risk allocations, tax implications and any special provisions affecting operations. 
• May have direct reports and/or supervise and direct managers of relevant functional areas of responsibility that report into the Commercial Manager. 
• Provides analysis of financial information, estimates of administrative costs, and prepares forecasts and cost and performance reports. 
• Implement necessary processes for effective prime contract management with help of subordinate managers, in particular to facilitate judicious capture of contemporaneous records to support project commercial matters. 
• Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible. 
• Develop/maintain tools and processes to support commercial management, prime contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team.  
• Independently or in conjunction with the Project Manager and other senior staff, negotiates with clients on behalf of the project. 
• Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues. 
• Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 18+ years of relevant experience. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature on large, complex projects.   
• Exercises autonomy in decisions with a long-term impact on the project. 
• Knowledgeable about emerging trends and influences best practices within discipline. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com