Commercial Manager
Why join us?
SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.
SNC-Lavalin is truly a global expert in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.
The Nuclear Business Unit at SNC-Lavalin are seeking a Commercial Manager who thrives on teamwork with a strong desire to deliver for both internal and external clients.
We are looking for someone who has experience of working in the Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction sector and enjoys a variety of work including the delivery of commercial solutions and improvement initiatives. With a desire to work in the Nuclear and Power sector you’ll enjoy approaching things in different ways to find the best possible fit – you like making improvements and consider different approaches, trying to find the best approach to fit whatever is the current context.
This role offers a significant platform for personal development and the opportunity to get involved in a variety of exciting projects covering a broad spectrum of clients, including Nuclear New Build, Major Plant Refurbishment, Operations and Decommissioning. We are seeking people who are keen to develop to their full potential to the mutual benefit of the individual, the team and the company and who are committed to growing successful partner and client relationships.
In an evolving energy market, where the business is growing, we are seeking a Commercial Manager who can be at the forefront of leading and supporting the business in achieving its goals, while managing and balancing business risk. The role requires access to confidential information to support medium and long-term financial analysis and planning.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Collaborates with proposal teams in the proposal strategy development and in the preparation and review of proposals, commercial contracts, subcontracts and other agreements.
- Identifies and analyzes potential commercial risks and liabilities associated with proposals, ongoing projects and supplier agreements.
- Interfaces with internal stakeholders as required, including technical, risk assessment, legal, cost estimating, insurance, bond, taxation, treasury and finance functions.
- Interfaces with the client. Must be able to deal with the client on delicate matters tactfully and professionally while protecting SNC-Lavalin’s interests
- Provides commercial support in contract administration and in the preparation of narratives and entitlement documentation and the resolution of claims.
- Works closely with the procurement manager to ensure flow down of the prime contract terms to other related contracts on ongoing projects.
- Access to confidential information to support medium and long term financial analysis and planning.
- Assists the project teams in the understanding and interpretation of the contract language.
- Attends steering committee meetings between SNC-Lavalin and other partners and prepares minutes of meeting recording agreed decisions and actions going forward.
What will you contribute?
- University degree in Engineering, Finance or Law, or an MBA, with at least experience in a similar role in a construction or high technology industry. Formal training in contract law or contract administration is an asset.
- Experience in commercial governance, bidding, contract management and project delivery.
- Proven ability to organize, set priorities and handle multiple complex tasks at one time consistent with corporate processes.
- Understanding of client and client organizations, objectives, personnel, and environments.
- Ability to reconcile usually disparate objectives of buyer and seller as contracting parties.
- Superior communication and writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take the initiative.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Experience in communicating with various stakeholder groups from internal project staff to clients, subcontractors and the executive team.
- Ability to effectively present information at both detail and summary level. Ability to interact with executive management and operational level staff.
What we offer at SNC-Lavalin:
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!
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