Commercial Manager overseeing contracts, claims, risk, and financial performance for AtkinsRéalis engineering services projects. Leading commercial strategy and stakeholder relationships across Toronto and Vancouver.
Responsibilities
Oversee the commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of engineering services projects and portfolios
Ensure contracts are administered effectively and risks are managed proactively
Develop commercial strategies supporting profitable delivery and strong client relationships
Provide end-to-end commercial ownership for projects or portfolios
Provide client-facing commercial leadership
Manage risk, change, and financial performance
Interpret complex contractual terms and advise stakeholders on risks and obligations
Lead cost control, forecasting, and commercial monthly cost reporting processes
Ensure robust change management and variation controls
Support project teams in achieving commercial and financial targets
Oversee claims management, including preparation, evaluation, and negotiation
Ensure proper documentation of contractual entitlements
Lead dispute avoidance strategies and resolution processes
Support litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution when required
Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and subcontractors
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, procurement, and legal teams
Support executive reporting and decision-making
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline
10-15+ years of progressive experience in commercial, contract, or project controls roles within engineering, construction, or professional services
Expert knowledge of contract forms (CCDC, FIDIC, EPC, PPP/P3)
Experience working in matrix and project-based organizations
Strong understanding of project economics, cost structures, and profitability drivers
Strong financial analysis and forecasting capability
Strong understanding of contract forms including lump sum, reimbursable, alliance, DB, EPC, and professional services
Proven experience managing commercial risk and complex claims, including variations, claims, and financial performance
Strong dispute resolution and negotiation capabilities
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape strategy
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage diverse internal and external stakeholders
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Employee recognition
Flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Generous time-off policies
Appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and hiring process, upon request
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