Commercial Director at Aecon

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects - from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value - it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career - you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus - today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation - we call it Aecon Proud .

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) , to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement - values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What Is The Opportunity?

The Commercial Director will provide a portfolio-wide commercial and supply chain advisory leadership across Major Projects West projects, ensuring disciplined contract formation, robust change management, design governance, and effective subcontract execution. The role acts as a trusted advisor to project leadership, driving standards, and building capability without direct day-to-day project ownership.

What You'll Do Here:

Advisory & Commercial Leadership

• Act as senior advisor to Project Directors and Commercial Managers/Directors on commercial strategy and risk.
• Provide independent challenge on high-risk projects, major changes, and disputes.
• Support complex client negotiations and claims strategy.

Contract Formation & Governance

• Guide prime contract review, negotiation, and setup.
• Ensure effective contract administration frameworks (notices, change, claims).
• Promote consistency in commercial practices and risk allocation.

Change Management

• Drive early identification, documentation, and entitlement positioning of changes.
• Support claims development and dispute avoidance.
• Align upstream client changes with downstream subcontract positions.

Design & Engineering Commercial Advisory

• Advise on design agreements, scope clarity, and risk allocation.
• Support management of design-driven changes and disputes.
• Ensure linkage between design decisions and commercial outcomes.

Supply Chain & Subcontract Advisory

• Advise on procurement strategies and market approach.
• Support subcontract formation, negotiation, and award.
• Ensure subcontract alignment with prime contract risk exposure.

Process & Governance

• Lead rollout of commercial and supply chain processes and standards.
• Monitor compliance and address audit findings.
• Standardize reporting, KPIs, and controls across projects.

Capability Building

• Develop and coach commercial and project teams.
• Deliver training on contract management, change management, and procurement.
• Drive uplift in commercial capability across Civils West.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Act as senior advisor to Project Directors and Commercial Managers/Directors on commercial strategy and risk.
• 12-15+ years in commercial, contracts, or supply chain roles.
• Strong experience in contract formation, change management, claims, and design/commercial interfaces with proven ability to influence and implement processes across multiple projects.

Salary - $180,000 - $200,000 per annum

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.