Senior Commercial Manager – Buildings

Job title: Senior Commercial Manager – Buildings

Company: Graham Construction

Job description: Career Opportunity – Senior Commercial Manager – Buildings

Graham is a growing, dynamic and innovative construction solutions provider with history of success dating back to 1926. As an employee-owned company, you’ll be able to capitalize on our collective success by becoming an owner yourself. You’ll also be able to take advantage of professional development, learning and growth opportunities, while working on exciting, leading-edge projects.

We rank among Canada’s largest construction companies, are a Platinum Member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies and are seeking top tier talent to further strengthen our capabilities. We provide a collaborative and caring culture and the necessary tools and support for you to succeed, both personally and professionally. If you’re eager to work on innovative projects, be part of a great team and become an employee-owner, Graham is the place for you.

As a member of our Buildings group, you will provide insight and innovative solutions to ensure the successful delivery of various projects, such as: education facilities; hospitals and healthcare centres; office buildings; warehouse and distribution centres; retail outlets and complexes; recreational facilities; hotels and casinos; parkades; and mixed- use facilities. You will also further hone your skills operating under various delivery methods including Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3 (Public-Private Partnership), Construction Management and IPD (Integrated Project Delivery).

About the Role

Reporting functionally to the Commercial Director and operationally to the applicable Business Unit management team, the Senior Commercial Manager is accountable for providing contractual, financial, and risk management support to pre-construction and project teams, as well as commercial assistance to senior operations management.

Key functions include providing timely and accurate advice on a wide range of commercial matters, liaising with Graham’s internal Legal and Risk groups, working with third party experts and counsel and managing and mentoring other commercial managers, project commercial managers, commercial coordinators, and project team personnel.

Key responsibilities include:

Commercial Management

• Review RFQ / RFP or bid / tender documentation and provide advice to pre-construction teams.
• Conduct Prime Contract reviews to identify contract and commercial risks / opportunities.
• Ensure RFQ / RFP or bid / tender documentation submissions are compliant, risks are properly identified and addressed within the submissions.
• Assist in the preparation of standard, bespoke and/or modified Consultant and Subtrade Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, MOUs and Prime Contracts.
• Provide advice on performance security and insurance.
• Ensure that the project team understands the deliverables and obligations of the Prime Contract Work with project teams and operational management to develop procurement plans and strategies.
• Ensure that a formal risk-management process is implemented on every project, including identifying and documenting mitigation plans.
• Monitor risk management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the project’s commercial administration and mentor and support the project team to ensure contractual compliance.
• Support the project team in developing subcontract scopes of work, evaluation of submissions and negotiations.
• Assist with the preparation, negotiation, and approval change order requests.
• Develop and deliver regular reporting updates to management on all commercial elements, project financials and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of claims, including defining contractual entitlement and ensure that the required level of substantiation and quantification is provided.
• Work with Legal and Risk to support the defense of claims including engaging and directing third-party experts.
• Support the project team with contract close-out to achieve formal project acceptance.
• Support the project team with respect to warranty obligations and monitoring of warranty compliance.
• Ensure compliance with established commercial policies and procedures, including delivering training and mentoring to the project team and other Commercial Managers.

Planning and Process

• Participate in the development of Best Practice tools and procedures that align with the Graham Management System
• Ensure that commercial best-practice processes and procedures are effectively implemented.

Financial Accountabilities

• Oversee and report regularly to management on the Cash Management, Cost Control, Profit & Loss Reports, Forecasts, and Risk & Opportunity functions. Client Focus
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private sector clients, joint-venture partners, financing partners, and key subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work to ensure customer service is an integral part of the project.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of construction and/or related commercial management experience working on large complex construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction contract administration and the principles of purchasing, finance, and estimating.
• Strong negotiation skills, including resolution of deficiencies and / or claims.
• Thorough understanding of contract law and detailed experience working with various contract types and forms.
• Commitment to quality and safety through evaluating project-related processes and meeting to exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Experience working within a P3 / Design-Build environment.
• Ability to effectively influence and negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Ability to draft and interpret legal language.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, optical and medical and company matched pension plan.
• Ownership and long-term equity opportunities
• Permanent full-time position

About Us

What we can offer you:

• Strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of a fast-evolving business sector
• Commitment to the training and wealth of opportunities for career development across job categories, project types and locations around North America

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Build Your Career

View available job opportunities and submit your application online at http://careers.grahambuilds.com/.

Applications will only be accepted as online submissions through the Graham website.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

Graham Management Services LP

10840 27th Street SE

Calgary, AB T2Z 3R6

Fax: 403.570.5190

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:40:10 GMT