Manager Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

AECOM is seeking two Commercial Managers to join our team, with opportunities based out of our Mississauga, Burnaby, or Calgary offices.

The Commercial Manager is a critical leadership role, providing commercial oversight and support on large, complex projects—particularly those delivered through alternative methods. Working closely with the Project Manager and/or Design Manager, and reporting to the Director, Major Project Delivery (Water), this role is pivotal to project success—bridging technical delivery and business outcomes.

The Commercial Manager also partners with key corporate functions to support project execution. The primary focus is to ensure strong financial outcomes, effective risk management, and high-quality delivery. You’ll play a key role in protecting project value, managing change, and enabling project teams to stay focused on execution.

In this role, you will:

• Drive project financial performance, including revenue, margin, and cash flow
• Proactively manage risk, contracts, and potential claims to protect project and company interests
• Lead change management processes, ensuring scope and schedule impacts are identified, priced, and resolved early
• Partner closely with Project and Design Managers to support commercial matters and enable efficient project delivery
• Provide oversight of contracts, forecasting, and performance tracking across the project lifecycle
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with governance, legal, and risk frameworks
• Collaborate with corporate teams (finance, legal, HR, risk) to support project success
• Build strong relationships with clients, partners, and subcontractors

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, architecture, business, law, or construction management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in Engineering or Construction, Alternative Delivery (Design-Build, P3, CMGC, CMAR, etc.) project management, project controls, and staff leadership.

Preferred qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in engineering or construction, including alternative delivery projects (Design-Build, P3, CMGC, CMAR), with strong leadership and commercial management on complex projects
• Proven experience negotiating contracts, developing terms and conditions, and managing change orders and disputes
• Strong understanding of procurement models, contracting approaches, and professional services frameworks
• Solid knowledge of project management, controls, estimating, and financial management on large projects
• Skilled in negotiation, financial analysis, commercial reporting, and risk mitigation
• Strong communicator with the ability to clearly convey project performance to senior stakeholders

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.