Commercial Manager

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP).

Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design, procurement, early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the Project Director, the Commercial Manager will be responsible for contracts & risk management ensuring that accurate and timely commercial advice in accordance with our commercial project agreement.

What You'll Do Here

• Change management, including schedule interpretation and claims administration
• 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
• Administer the project contracts (project agreement, subcontracts, consultancy agreements, purchase agreements etc.), always ensuring that all contract deliverables and timelines are met while providing leadership to ensure commercial risk on project contracts are minimized
• Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of various contracts (with clients and subcontractors), in a way that optimizes the business’ financial, legal, risk management and reputational positions
• 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
• 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
• Exercise proper judgment to engage with Aecon’s legal advisors to seek advice at the appropriate times
• Develop a risk management and mitigation plan to identify potential events (internal and external) that may cause the Project to fail to meet its objectives.

Also, proactively analyze the risks associated with projects in the bid phase

• Commercial management of project close out / post practical completion, including defect liability period and O&M
• Lead and align a team of commercial direct reports to the Project and Aecon’s priorities by focusing the teams’ activities and holding each individual accountable for results
• Depending on the project phase and structure, may be responsible for Project Controls functions (Schedule / Cost / Risk / Document control staff and functions
• Good understanding of Finance, accounting and Project reporting

What You Bring to the Team :

• 10 years experience working for a Contractor on major projects / large scale projects in a lump sum or unit rate environment
• Minimum of 5 years commercial management experience on major projects working in joint ventures with international partners throughout the project life cycle from bid to contract closeout.
• Legal, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Strong computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proven organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and tasks within a high-pressure work environment.
• Self-motivated, ability to learn new skills, assume new responsibilities and work cooperatively in a team environment.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project.

At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit