Commercial Management Lead, Major Projects Canada

By managing capital programs and projects as if they were our own, our project management business, and technical experts work with clients to strategize, plan, and implement projects that help them achieve their organization’s objectives. Our award-winning team has managed thousands of projects across all sectors — airports, transit and rail, ports and marine, highway and bridge, including complex bridges, interchanges, and managed toll projects. 

Join our Major Projects Team of APD project management specialists that are passionate about bringing transformational project solutions to life.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Commercial Management Lead who will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the contractual and commercial management for Major Projects across the Infrastructure BOU. The role would could be based in any location where Stantec offices are located.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and directing a team of Commercial Managers and providing oversight to the Commercial Delivery Team (Project Controls Specialists).
• Acting as Commercial Manager and/or Principal-in-charge on certain projects.
• Responsible for addressing all project commercial and contractual issues and ensuring at all times the companies commercial and contractual position is protected and maximized.
• Responsible for ensuring the Projects are commercially managed in accordance with the Stantec’s policies and procedures.
• Oversee and approve development and management of the Projects Scope WBS.
• Oversee and approve set-up, implementation, and management of Projects financial tracking and control systems, using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Oversee and approve development, baselining, and tracking of the Project Design Schedule.
• Development and maintenance of the Project Risk Register, based on review of contract conditions, project-specific delivery requirements, client characteristics, and other projects risks.
• Prime Agreement management, including periodic Reporting, invoicing, and Change Management.
• Subconsultant and vendor commercial management and administration, including solicitation, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, payments, and Change Management.
• Proactive interface and communication with Design Management team and Discipline Leads.
• Proactive interface and communication with Corporate Risk Management, as appropriate.
• Proactive interface and communication with Corporate Financial Services, as appropriate.
• Proactive interface and communication with designated Client commercial representative, as appropriate
• Prepare and issue Contractual written communications, including Change notifications, Change Requests, responses to Claims notifications, etc. within the timeframes required by the Contract and/or required to protect Stantec’s position.
• Oversight and management of Project Controls staff, in their project function/role.
• Oversight, review, and approval of periodic Project earned value assessment, cost reporting, and cost forecasting.
• Prepare External and Internal (PGC) Monthly Reports; issue following review with Design Director.
• Responsible for the formulation of the Project Monthly Commercial, Contractual and Risk Report and presentation of same at the monthly Project review.
• Responsible for ensuring contract Insurances and Bonds are in presented in accordance with the terms of the Main Contract.
• Provide active supervision, technical support, mentoring and training for subordinates.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Company procedures and systems.
• Except to the extent of any restriction placed by the Project Director, full authority to take the necessary action to ensure the Position Objectives are met.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Documented management experience for Alternative Project Delivery (APD) programs.
• Applied experience with Earned Value management and forecasting.
• Experience with scheduling large, complex projects.
• Experience with claims management for design projects.
• Sound knowledge and experience in design contract review and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• 15+ years of Design or Project Management experience (a combination of both).
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and leading teams.
• Contractor or APD Management experience a plus.

Travel will likely be 25% or less. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.