Commercial Manager

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Commercial Manager to support a client program based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The role suits an experienced Commercial Director with 10+ years of experience looking for a new step, or someone currently in a similar role. Relocation is not required, but on-site presence in Saskatoon three to four days per week is needed, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client needs, and identify ways to improve project profitability and cost efficiency
• Support business decisions through financial and commercial analysis and ensure compliance with company policies and governance frameworks
• Lead the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of contracts, including major contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements
• Identify, assess and mitigate commercial risks, lead claims preparation and negotiation, and coordinate with legal advisors
• Support cost forecasting, cash flow management and commercial reporting, and review cost reports, commitments, accruals and forecasts
• Manage commercial impacts of scope changes and variations through rigorous change control
• Work with procurement teams on sourcing and contracting strategies, tender evaluations and supplier performance monitoring
• Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners and regulators, and provide executive-level reporting and guidance to project leadership
• Lead and mentor a team of contract administrators, quantity surveyors and commercial managers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Engineering or a related field (Master's or MBA preferred)
• 10+ years in commercial management for large-scale infrastructure or real estate projects
• Proven track record in contract negotiation, claims management and dispute resolution on projects exceeding $1B
• Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC or similar contract frameworks, and strong experience with EPC, EPCM, construction and mining services contracts
• Experience in remote environments preferred

What we offer

• Health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, including paramedical services
• Health spending account and RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget and online learning tools
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year
• Vacation, flex and sick days, and a flexible hybrid work approach