Commercial Director - Buildings

At Graham, one of North America’s largest general contractors, we don’t just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences.
Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.
Your Impact Starts HereGraham is actively recruiting for a Commercial Director to support the Buildings Division. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the Division’s contractual, commercial, financial, and risk management functions. The Commercial Director provides strategic guidance to project and commercial teams, supports the successful and profitable delivery of projects, manages commercial risks and opportunities, and leads the Commercial Department while fostering strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
Your Role in Building What Matters – From Office to Site
Lead the Buildings Division’s commercial function, providing strategic direction and oversight across contractual, financial, commercial, risk, and opportunity management activities.
Oversee the commercial performance of projects, supporting project teams in maximizing profitability, managing costs and forecasts, and proactively identifying and mitigating commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide senior-level contractual and commercial guidance, including contract reviews, change management, claims, negotiations, procurement, and interpretation of contractual obligations.
Lead and develop the Commercial team, ensuring appropriate commercial resources support both pre-construction and project execution while mentoring Commercial Managers, Senior Commercial Managers, Coordinators, and project personnel.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working closely with clients, joint-venture partners, subcontractors, Legal, Risk Management, and senior leadership to support successful project delivery and identify future business opportunities
The Right Tools for the Job
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field.
20+ years of construction and commercial management experience on large-scale projects, including extensive experience managing contract terms and conditions.
Advanced knowledge of construction contract administration, commercial and financial management, risk and opportunity management, and claims, with strong negotiation skills and experience working in P3, Design-Build, or EPCM environments
Compensation
Compensation aligned to education and experience, ensuring fair and competitive placement
Three to five weeks of vacation, with additional credit for prior industry experience
Flexible, comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan designed to support your well‑being
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 View email address on ca.hrm.tc for accommodation requests.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Jardeg/Graham.
As Graham’s trusted recruitment partner, Jardeg supports the hiring of skilled professionals across Buildings, Industrial, Infrastructure, Water, Development, and Services projects nationwide.
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