About the role

  • Commercial Director managing comprehensive commercial aspects of a significant rail project. Overseeing contracts, claims, procurement, and ensuring legal compliance in Quebec.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial strategy and its execution from the bid phase through project closeout.
  • Manage the administration of the main contract, change management, claims and dispute resolution.
  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Oversee procurement planning, tendering and contractual execution.
  • Ensure compliance with the Civil Code of Quebec, francization requirements and provincial regulations (RBQ, CCQ, CNESST).
  • Monitor commercial performance indicators (KPIs), produce reports for senior leadership and engage legal and insurance advisors as required.
  • Implement strategies for risk mitigation, revenue optimization and claims prevention.
  • Establish and track procurement schedules and plans.

Requirements

  • Over 20 years of experience in commercial management on major EPC infrastructure projects (CAD 500M+), including DB/DBFOM delivery models.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership role supervising teams and complex contracts.
  • Degree in law, engineering, quantity surveying (construction economics) or a related field.
  • Expertise in the Civil Code of Quebec and provincial regulations related to procurement and construction.
  • 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 (spoken and written).
  • Must be based in Quebec City or willing to relocate there.

Benefits

  • Safety always. It is our foremost core value.
  • Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability. We are committed to honoring our commitments.
  • Inclusion. We provide fair opportunities to all.
  • Services supporting mental, emotional and physical well-being.
  • Support to build your career through our Aecon University and leadership programs.
  • Initiatives such as equity, diversity and inclusion training.

Job title

Commercial Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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