Deputy Commercial Director

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Tundra Technical Solutions has a global client that is seeking a Commercial Director to join their team and be a part of a large rail project in Alberta. The successful candidate will work hand in hand with the project director and will participate in internal and external discussions with stakeholders on all commercial aspects of the project and work closely with the procurement, legal and program management teams. The ideal candidate for this role is someone in the rail and transit domain with experience in managing commercial aspects covering Civil Works, Track, Power Supply, OCS, and systems and has ideally been involved in projects executed in a brownfield environment.

Responsibilities:

• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration/coordination - Develop and implement processes to administer, document and accept / challenge / defend incoming and outgoing change requests throughout project execution. Implement claim management processes to resolve unforeseen situations that arise during project development and execution and that are not covered by the change management process, including implementation of claims towards third parties and prevention / defending of incoming claims from third parties.
• Notices - Implement an effective system to ensure that all contractually-required notices are delivered to the client in accordance with the terms of the project agreement.
• Prime and subcontract management/ administration - administer the project contracts (project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase agreements etc.) in such a way that the correct contractual procedures and sound administrative practices are implemented and followed at all times from project inception to completion, ensuring at all times that all contract deliverables and timelines are met.
• Contract negotiation - Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of various contracts (with clients and subcontractors), including specific services contracts, master services agreements, commissioning contracts, engineering contracts, settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, construction contracts and procurement contracts, in a way that optimizes the business' financial, legal, risk management and reputational positions.
• Supplier/subcontractor procurement - Implement and monitor procurement scheduling and plans, facilitate competitive tendering process for materials, goods, services and equipment, including development of terms and conditions, scope and specification. requirements, implementing and overseeing the bidding process with pre-qualified companies. Evaluate submitted bids including tender analysis and recommendation.
• Commercial reporting
• Insurance - Engage with client's insurance advisors to develop appropriate Project insurance programs and coverages.
• Legal - Exercise proper judgment to engage with the client's legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times.
• Commercial management of project close out/ post practical completion

Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in a related field
• A minimum of 15 years experience in a senior commercial role
• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing large commercial agreements and complex commercial matters, including disputes and claims resolution in a Director position - over $1Billion in project value
• Combination of contractor side and owner side experience
• Light rail transit and collaborative project experience is an asset

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