Directeur Commercial Construction F/H

Our Substation group is currently looking to add a Commercial Manager to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Vice President of Substations and Renewables, we are seeking a skilled professional with in-depth experience in commercial contract management, negotiations, project controls, and risk. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the contractual and financial aspects of our construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Support contract lifecycle, from tendering to execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards

Work closely with estimating, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive commercial success

Draft, review, interpret and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to safeguard the company’s interests

Identify potential risks in contracts and projects (including financial, legal, and operational risks), developing mitigation strategies to minimize impacts

Ensure Change Management protocols are established during execution and supported throughout the contract

Support project team with validation of incoming change requests and subcontractor notices, where required

Provide risk management support related to forecasting, scheduling, and performance evaluation

Conduct financial evaluations of projects, analyzing budgets, forecasts, and cash flows to optimize profitability

Utilize analytics to assess financial data, track project performance, and enhance business insights for informed decision-making

Lead claims and disputes activities, ensuring fair outcomes and minimizing financial exposure

Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics

Travel to conferences, tradeshows and internal / external stakeholder meetings as needed

Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. engineering, business administration, finance, law, construction management, etc.)

• 5 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, preferably in the construction industry
• Working knowledge of contract law and standard industry contracts (e.g., lump sum, unit rate, EPC)
• Experience with project analytics, including dashboard creation, reporting, and data visualization for financial and operational insights
• Demonstrated competence in relevant software such as Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and financial analysis tools

Commercial and project controls experience in large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects

Experience with Salesforce Analytics

Familiarity with construction procurement and subcontractor management

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.