Commercial Contract Specialist Infrastructure

Build What Matters

At Graham one of North Americas largest general contractors we dont just build projects we connect communities and create pathways for progress. As part of our Infrastructure Division youll contribute to transformative work across the region including roads highways bridges interchanges light rail transit systems bus rapid transit systems and airports.

Here your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting.

Join a team that builds with commitment reliability and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Your Impact Starts Here

Graham is actively recruiting a Commercial Contract Specialist to support our Infrastructure Division. Reporting functionally to the Commercial Manager and working closely with project leadership this role is responsible for providing contractual support during pre-construction as well as providing contractual and change management commercial support to project teams during project execution.
The Commercial Specialist is accountable for managing the contractual and commercial aspects of assigned projects within the Business Unit typically supporting projects with annual revenues under $25M. This role also requires the ability to work collaboratively with project teams while embedded on-site to ensure disciplined contract administration effective change and risk management and mitigation for positive project outcomes.

Your Role in Building What Matters From Office to Site

Support contract and commercial management across assigned projects including prime contracts reviews subcontract preparation and effective change management to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and effective risk management and mitigation while ensuring adherence to Grahams standards processes and commercial best practices

Subtrade buyout supportto include coordination of the RFP process and evaluation and review of subtrade bids coordination of the prequalification of trades supporting the development and management of the subtrade buyout plan including subtrade award recommendations and the drafting of subcontract documentation ensuring alignment with budget and forecasts

GMPs assist with the preparation and presentation of GMP packages to the Stakeholders

Contribute to financial oversight by supporting project leadership team with cash flow reviews revenue projections cost control forecasting profit and loss tracking and risk management to maintain strong commercial performance

Assist with change management and contractual claims including supporting claims development preparing and tracking change orders and ensuring contractual entitlements are maintained through proactive documentation and adherence to prescribed notice periods

Provide contractual and commercial support to project teams by ensuring compliant contract administration alignment with contract requirements and effective risk and opportunity tracking

Collaborate with stakeholders and support team development by building relationships with stakeholders including working with clients and subcontractors as well as engagement in continuous improvement initiatives

Project close-out support project teams with contract close-out in order to achieve formal project acceptance through coordination with project team in relation to contractual close-out requirements

The Right Tools for the Job

Education: Diploma in Construction Management Engineering Quantity Surveying or a related field required; Bachelors Degree preferred.

Experience: 7 years of construction experience including 4 years in commercial contract administration or project management roles on projects up to $25M in value on a variety of contract models. Experience in Construction Management forms of contract is preferred.

Skills & Tools: Working knowledge of construction contract administration cost control forecasting change management and risk management. Experience in preparing requests for subtrade pricing and the evaluation of subtrade bids. Experience supporting contract change management and claims process including preparation of correspondence records and supporting documentation. Ability to interpret contractual/legal language and provide informed support to project team during negotiations under the guidance of Senior Commercial Manager.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation aligned to education and experience ensuring fair and competitive placement.
Vacation starting at three weeks with additional vacation credit potential for relevant prior industry experience.
Comprehensive flexible Health & Dental benefits plan designed to support the well-being of you and your family.

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