Commercial Manager, Alternative Project Delivery - Surrey, Canada - McElhanney Ltd.

McElhanney Ltd.

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About McElhanney

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services.

As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,300 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company.

At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity:

McElhanney Ltd.

is seeking a Calgary or Surrey based Commercial Manager with demonstrated leadership capabilities, experience with contracts management processes and strong communication skills to join our diverse and growing Alternate Project Delivery team.

In this role, you will be an essential asset to our team and your primary responsibilities will include facilitating project initiation, preparing operational plans, coordinating schedules, cost estimates and reports, ensuring quality control, assisting with budget management, contract reviews and development, invoicing, and preparing client deliverables for our alternative delivery projects.

This role offers an excellent platform for individuals eager to expand their career by gaining valuable insights and developing skills in the project delivery process.

We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and Platinum Standard for Best Managed Companies.

Working with us provides unique opportunities such as building entrepreneurial skills and guiding projects of all sizes from start to finish.

What You'll Be Doing:

Contract Management: Working with legal counsel, oversee the entire lifecycle of alternative delivery project contracts, from negotiation to execution of project and subconsultant agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards
Risk identification and analysis: Identify potential risks and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational liabilities by collaborating with crossfunctional teams to develop risk management strategies
Negotiation: Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and partners to negotiate equitable terms, conditions, and pricing to optimize project outcomes while maintaining strong working relationships. Understanding of the public consultation processes is an asset
Change Management: Monitor and manage scope/schedule/budget change orders and contract amendments, ensuring proper documentation, assessment of impacts, and communication to stakeholders to minimize disruptions and maintain project schedules
Project Tracking: Implement effective performance measurement and reporting mechanisms to track contract deliverables, milestones, and key performance indicators, ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with senior management, project managers, legal counsel, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination and alignment across all stages of the project lifecycle. Work with multiple consultants, client staff, interested parties, thirdparty utilities to achieve project goals. Mentoring and working with our assistant project managers, contract managers and administrators
Documentation: Maintain accurate and comprehensive contract documentation, including amendments, correspondence, and relevant project records for audit and reference purposes. Ensuring completion of quality assurance and quality control processes
Shortterm travel will be required from time to time

What You'll Bring:

A minimum of 10 years of related experience in project management and/or commercial management in large scale infrastructure projects. Experience working on highway infrastructure with government clients is a strong asset
A degree or diploma in a related field, such as, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or other from an accredited institution
Understanding of contracts, negotiations, and risk management strategies
Proven track record of successfully managing contracts for largescale infrastructure projects
Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills; ability to build and manage relationships with numerous clients, consultants, and stakeholders
Excellent time management and organizational skills, ownership of project tasks and maintaining the best interests of the client
International, IAP2, PMP or other PMI certification an asset
Advanced computer (Microsoft Office, MS Project, PowerPoint), technical writing and presentation skills

What Can We Offer You?