Your Impact Starts Here
Graham is actively recruiting a Commercial Manager to be based on a major project in Fort Saskatchewan near Edmonton to support our Industrial Division. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Director and working closely with the Operations Director and project team, this role plays a critical part in protecting and enhancing commercial outcomes across a complex, high‑value project. As a Commercial Manager, you will directly influence profitability, risk management, and disciplined contract execution from early pursuit through final close‑out. By partnering with clients, project teams, and senior leaders, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered with financial integrity, controlled risk, and long‑term value for both the business and its partners. This position will suit individuals with a Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or Estimating back ground with a stong bias towards, and proficiency in, contract management, letting and administration of subcontracts, cost forecasting, risk identification, change and claims management.
Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site
- Provide commercial leadership across pre‑construction and project execution, overseeing all contractual, financial, and commercial aspects to ensure profitable and compliant project delivery
- Advise project and senior leadership on contract risks, opportunities, recovery strategies, and governance across complex projects up to $100M in annual revenue
- Lead commercial and financial control including cash flow, forecasting, cost management, profitability, change management, and full commercial recovery
- Manage contracts, change, and claims by leading client and subcontractor negotiations, overseeing change orders, resolving disputes, and protecting the company’s commercial position
- Develop people and capability by mentoring commercial staff, supporting project teams, and embedding disciplined commercial, contractual, and financial practices across projects
The Right Tools for the Job
Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
Experience: 15-20+ years of progressive commercial experience supporting large, complex construction projects, including pre‑construction, execution, and close‑out phases
Skills: Strong expertise in contract management, commercial risk, change management, claims, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting, with proven ability to lead teams and influence senior stakeholders
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Why Graham?
As proud employee-owners, we believe in sharing our success. Your contributions don't just matter – they create our success.
We offer opportunities to work on diverse projects across Canada and the U.S. across our Buildings, Infrastructure, Industrial, and Services divisions.
Enjoy competitive benefits, career mobility, and a culture built on commitment, integrity, and reliability.