Commercial Manager

Job Description

AECOM Canada is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to play a central role in the successful delivery of complex, high‑profile projects and programs within our Buildings + Places business line.

This is a senior commercial leadership role for a professional who thrives at the intersection of pursuits, contracts, financial governance, risk management, and live project delivery. The Commercial Manager provides commercial oversight across the full project lifecycle, from bid strategy and contract formation through execution and close‑out, supporting both conventional and alternative delivery models. This position is for a newly created position.

You will partner closely with project, operations, finance, legal, procurement, and technical leaders to protect project margin, manage risk, support informed decision‑making, and enable successful outcomes for AECOM and its clients.

This role is suited to someone who wants to shape how projects succeed, not simply administer them.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Governance

• Lead commercial strategies for major projects and programs, aligned with delivery models, client objectives, and AECOM governance frameworks.

• Provide commercial leadership and assurance across the full project lifecycle, from pursuits through close‑out.

• Exercise delegated commercial authority in accordance with approval thresholds and risk management requirements.

Contracts, Risk & Claims

• Advise project leadership on contractual, commercial, and compliance risks for professional services and construction contracts.

• Support or lead commercial negotiations with clients, partners, and subcontractors in coordination with Legal.

• Maintain commercial risk registers and support claims strategy, entitlement analysis, and dispute avoidance or resolution.

Financial & Performance Management

• Provide commercial oversight of project budgets, forecasts, margin performance, and financial outcomes.

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, WIP, cash flow, and working capital management in collaboration with Finance.

• Review monthly project performance, conduct variance analysis, and support corrective actions as required.

Project Controls & Change Management

• Provide commercial assurance over cost, schedule, change, and risk management processes.

• Validate change management procedures and assess commercial impacts.

• Review project schedules from a commercial perspective, including CPM impacts on cost, entitlement, and claims exposure.

Pursuits & Business Development

• Support RFQ/RFP responses, bid strategies, and pricing governance, particularly for alternative delivery models.

• Participate in bid risk reviews and commercial evaluations during pursuits.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with operations, finance, legal, procurement, and technical teams to support strong project governance.

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and delivery partners.

• Mentor and support the development of emerging commercial and project controls professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial management, project controls, contract administration, or a related role within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects and programs with strong commercial accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience supporting large or complex infrastructure, building, or program‑based projects.

• Experience with alternative delivery models such as Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, or P3.

• Professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, MBA, PQS, or equivalent experience.

• Working knowledge of CPM scheduling, earned value management, and project financial systems (e.g., P6, Oracle, or equivalent).

Additional Information

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

• Offered compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

• AECOM is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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.