Build What Matters

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just build projects, we connect communities and create pathways for progress. As part of our Infrastructure Division, you’ll contribute to transformative work across the region, including roads, highways, bridges, interchanges, light rail transit systems, bus rapid transit systems, and airports.

Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here 

Graham is actively recruiting for a Commercial Manager supporting the Infrastructure Division. Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Commercial Manager provides contractual, commercial, financial and risk management leadership across all stages of the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through execution and closeout. The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the commercial performance of assigned projects, promoting contractual compliance, proactively managing risk and opportunity, protecting project profitability and supporting successful project delivery. The role provides commercial leadership, guidance and mentorship to project teams and commercial staff and may support individual projects or portfolios with annual revenues exceeding $100 million.

Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site 

• Lead Contract & Risk Management by reviewing prime contracts, subcontracts, other agreements and bid documentation; identifying contractual and commercial risks and opportunities; and ensuring compliance with Graham's risk management processes, procedures and standards
• Oversee Commercial & Financial Performance including change management, forecasting, cost control, cash flow, budgets and profitability. Work with project leadership to ensure commercial risks and opportunities are appropriately identified, quantified and reflected in project forecasts, including appropriate provisions for risk and contingency
• Lead Buyout & Subcontract Procurement by supporting project management teams in the development and execution of project procurement and buyout strategies. Ensure subcontract scopes, commercial terms and conditions, procurement documentation and negotiations align with project requirements and Graham's commercial processes and standards
• Manage Change Orders, Claims & Contract Administration throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the timely preparation of contractual notices and commercial correspondence. Lead the development of commercial positions and claims strategies and, where appropriate, work with Legal and project leadership in the management of disputes and formal dispute-resolution processes
• Provide Commercial Leadership & Guidance to pre-construction teams, project teams and business-unit leadership on contractual, financial, risk and commercial matters. Identify emerging commercial issues and provide clear recommendations and strategies for mitigation, recovery or escalation
• Build & Maintain Key Stakeholder Relationships with clients, consultants, partners, subcontractors and internal teams. Develop strong commercial relationships that facilitate effective negotiation, issue resolution and successful project outcomes
• Develop Commercial Capability by providing guidance, coaching and mentorship to commercial staff and project teams, promoting consistent commercial practices and sharing lessons learned across the Infrastructure business

The Right Tools for the Job  

• Education: Degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Law or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience may also be considered
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive commercial, contract or construction management experience, preferably involving large and/or complex construction and infrastructure projects, including projects or portfolios valued at or exceeding $100 million. Experience on major infrastructure projects such as transportation, roads, bridges, utilities, water/wastewater or other complex civil construction projects is preferred. Experience with Design-Build, P3/PPP, collaborative or other alternative delivery models would be an asset
• Commercial & Contract Expertise: Advanced knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, contract administration, project financial management, risk management, change management, and claims preparation and resolution

• Leadership & Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex contracts, manage commercial risk, influence project teams, and drive successful project outcomes 

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Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today.

At Graham, we’re building more than structures, we’re building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact hiring@jardeg.com for accommodation requests.

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