At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial strategies and manage contracts for engineering projects.
- Company: Join AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hybrid work culture and generous time-off policies for a balanced life.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure and energy systems while building strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: 10-15 years in commercial roles with expertise in contract management and negotiation.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 170000 $ per year.
AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Commercial Manager to join our growing team based in Toronto, Ontario. The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing the commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of engineering services projects and portfolios. The role ensures that contracts are administered effectively, risks are managed proactively, and commercial strategies support profitable delivery while maintaining strong client relationships. The Commercial Manager acts as a key interface between project teams, finance, legal, procurement, and senior leadership.
Your role
- Contract Management & Negotiation
- Interpret complex contractual terms and advise stakeholders on risks and obligations.
- Lead cost control, forecasting, and commercial monthly cost reporting processes.
- Ensure robust change management and variation controls.
- Support project teams in achieving commercial and financial targets.
- Claims & Dispute Resolution
- Oversee claims management, including preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
- Ensure proper documentation of contractual entitlements.
- Lead dispute avoidance strategies and resolution processes.
- Support litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when required.
- Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and subcontractors.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, procurement, and legal teams.
- Support executive reporting and decision-making.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
- 10-15+ years of progressive experience in commercial, contract, or project controls roles within engineering, construction, or professional services.
- Expert knowledge of contract forms (CCDC, FIDIC, EPC, PPP/P3).
- Strong understanding of project economics, cost structures, profitability drivers with strong financial analysis and forecasting capability.
- Proven experience managing commercial risk and complex claims including managing variations, claims, and financial performance.
- Strong dispute resolution and negotiation capabilities, ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape strategy.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
Additional information
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Commercial Manager in Toronto employer: AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly for the Senior Project Manager role in Toronto's vibrant airport infrastructure sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that values mentorship and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in project management.
