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Commercial DirectorAecon • Montreal, Quebec, CA
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Commercial Director

Commercial Director

Aecon • Montreal, Quebec, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on :

  • Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we :

  • Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs , and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • Are a leader in sustainable construction . With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
  • Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

    What Is The Opportunity?

    We are a trusted provider of end-to-end integrated Urban Transportation Solutions. From Light Rail Transit (LRT) to subways and commuter rail systems, Aecon’s expansive resources for planning, engineering, procuring, building and commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects means we can handle all aspects of a transit project, from conception through operation.

    Aecon is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to join our Urban Transportation Solutions group and lead commercial management for a major rail project in Quebec. This role is critical in overseeing contracts, claims, procurement, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Quebec’s civil law and regulatory requirements.

    What You'll Do Here :

  • Lead commercial strategy and execution from bid phase through project close-out.
  • Manage prime contract administration, change management, claims, and dispute resolution.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Oversee procurement planning, tendering, and contract execution.
  • Ensure compliance with Quebec civil law, francization requirements, and provincial regulations (RBQ, CCQ, CSST).
  • Monitor commercial KPIs, provide reporting to executives, and engage legal and insurance advisors as needed.
  • Drive risk mitigation, revenue optimization, and claim avoidance strategies.
  • 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.
  • Develop and maintain effective core processes for the Procurement group, including procurement strategy, initiation, and execution, expediting, and materials management, light and heavy equipment fleet management for the project. Evaluates the effectiveness of core procurement processes and embeds lessons learned into core processes.
  • Ensure procurement is delivered in accordance with Project Execution Plans, provides procurement subject matter expertise to the project, resolve procurement team performance issues, and improves project execution capability.
  • Issue regular reporting and analytics on commercial issues to Executives (internal and JV ExCo) and Project Managers.
  • Engage with Aecon’s insurance advisors to develop appropriate Project insurance programs and coverages.
  • Lead and mentor a team of commercial professionals, fostering an inclusive and results-driven culture.
  • What You Bring to the Team :

  • 20+ years of commercial management experience on major EPC infrastructure projects ($500M+), including DB / DBFOM delivery models.
  • 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and complex contracts.
  • Degree in Law, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
  • Expertise in Quebec Civil Code and provincial procurement / construction regulations.
  • Proven experience in claims management, dispute resolution, and change management.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration, and risk management.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and project management tools (Primavera P6).
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Fluency in French and English (oral and written).
  • Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.
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