Commercial Manager - Bowmanville, Canada - Aecon Group

Aecon Group

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Bowmanville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation.

From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes.

Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all.

Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Aecon is looking to hire a Commercial Director to support the commercial management of the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) new and existing nuclear projects for Ontario Power Generation Inc (the "Project").

Reporting to the Project Director for the Project, with a dotted reporting line to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Commercial Director will be responsible for Contracts & Risk Management for the DNNP project by ensuring that accurate and timely commercial advice, in accordance with Aecon Policies and Project requirements, is provided to the Nuclear BusinessProject.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall responsibility for Contracts Subcontracts & Risk Management of Aecon Nuclearfor the Projects.
Supervise and provide support to Contract Management and Administration project personnel, ensuring that personnel are trained qualified and competent to perform their assigned tasks.
Draft or amend Departmental Project contracts and commercial agreements.
Prepare project Project specific contract administration manuals based on corporate template.
Document significant events on the Project.
Assist in formation and administration of contracts with Ssubcontractors and ensure that required and relevant terms and conditions are flowed down to Ssubcontractors.
Identify, document, and quantify changes in the Wwork and claims for the Project with assistance from the project staff.
Act as the point of contact to with Ontario Power Generation Inc. (the "Client") for contractual matters relating to the Project.
Prepare, develop and manage timely contractual correspondence and notices in accordance with contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for identifying and capturing any potential commercial issues and changes.
Maintain a current log of all issues and change orders for Projecteach contract.
Ensure accurate issue files for all contractual/commercial issues are maintained for each contract.
Liaise with and provide guidance on contract matters to Supervisor, other senior managers, and other team members on the Project.
Provide presentations and workshops, as required by the Supervisor, to the employees with respect to contract administration including, corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, change and delay management.
Continuing education with respect to construction law.
Contribute to the revision and maintenance of Operating Policies and Procedures.
Obtain the assistance of the appropriate Legal department, as required.
Manage import/export compliance requirements for the project, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership to Commercial staff and direct reports on the Project.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

10 + years experience in the industrial engineering, procurement and construction industry
Experience in IPD projects.
Experience working in joint venture or alliance contract agreement preferred.
Technical or legal postsecondary education
Advanced knowledge of construction law, negotiating and drafting major construction contracts
Demonstrated experience managing professional and administrative staff
Sound knowledge of company operations and understanding of strategic direction
Knowledge of construction planning, scheduling and risk management.
Knowledge of contract administration procedures
Knowledge of Aecon Policy & Procedures
Knowledge of labour obligations and their impact on the corporation
Sound judgment and leadership skills
Superior analytical skills
Superior planning & time management skills
Superior decision making ability and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
Working knowledge of CGC
Contract Administration modules