Commercial Management Lead, Major Projects US

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct a team of Commercial Managers and provide oversight to the Commercial Delivery Team (Project Controls Specialists).
• Act as Commercial Manager and/or Principal-in-charge on certain projects.
• Address all project commercial and contractual issues and ensure at all times the company's commercial and contractual position is protected and maximized.
• Ensure the projects are commercially managed in accordance with Stantec’s policies and procedures.
• Oversee and approve development and management of the project scope WBS.
• Oversee and approve set-up, implementation, and management of project financial tracking and control systems, using Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Oversee and approve development, baselining, and tracking of the project design schedule.
• Develop and maintain the project risk register, based on review of contract conditions, project-specific delivery requirements, client characteristics, and other project risks.
• Prime Agreement management, including periodic Reporting, invoicing, and Change Management.
• Subconsultant and vendor commercial management and administration, including solicitation, subconsultant agreements, invoicing, payments, and Change Management.
• Proactively interface and communicate with Design Management team and Discipline Leads.
• Proactively interface and communicate with Corporate Risk Management, as appropriate.
• Proactively interface and communicate with Corporate Financial Services, as appropriate.
• Proactively interface and communicate with designated Client commercial representative, as appropriate.
• Prepare and issue Contractual written communications, including Change notifications, Change Requests, responses to Claims notifications, etc. within the timeframes required by the Contract and/or required to protect Stantec’s position.
• Oversight and management of Project Controls staff, in their project function/role.
• Oversight, review, and approval of periodic Project earned value assessment, cost reporting, and cost forecasting.
• Prepare External and Internal (PGC) Monthly Reports; issue following review with Design Director.
• Ensure contract Insurances and Bonds are in presented in accordance with the terms of the Main Contract.
• Provide active supervision, technical support, mentoring and training for subordinates.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of Company procedures and systems.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Documented management experience for Alternative Project Delivery (APD) programs.
• Applied experience with Earned Value management and forecasting.
• Experience with scheduling large, complex projects.
• Experience with claims management for design projects.
• Sound knowledge and experience in design contract review and administration.
• Team player with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with good organizational and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Design or Project Management experience (a combination of both).
• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and leading teams.
• Contractor or APD Management experience a plus.