Commercial Manager (Bilingual English / French)

Our Transmission group is currently looking to add a Commercial Manager who is bilingual in English and French to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

Reporting to the Director, Commercial, this position is for an experienced professional with extensive experience in commercial and contract negotiations, contract management, project management, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will support clients in both English and French and play a pivotal role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of our construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support contract lifecycle, from tendering to execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Be the subject matter expert for any contracts or negotiations in French
• Participate in Contract Reviews and Lessons Learned activities
• Support project management team in change management related matters
• Ensure change management protocols are established during execution and implemented
• Support project teams with contract interpretation
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to safeguard the company’s interests
• Support project team with validation of incoming change requests and subcontractor notices, where required
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Provide project management support, that includes risk management related to forecasting, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Conduct financial evaluations of projects, analyzing budgets, forecasts, and cash flows to optimize profitability
• Work closely with estimating, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive commercial success
• Identify potential risks in contracts and projects (including financial, legal, and operational risks), developing mitigation strategies to minimize impact
• Handle claims and disputes professionally, ensuring fair outcomes and minimizing financial exposure
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics

Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. business administration, finance, law, construction management, etc.)
• Professionally bilingual in English and French, comfortable communicating, writing, and negotiating in both languages
• 5 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, preferably in the construction industry
• Expertise with contract law (including the civil law system) and dispute resolution
• Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
• Proven negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated competence in relevant software such as Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and financial analysis tools

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Commercial and project controls experience in large-scale EPC projects
• Working knowledge of construction procurement and subcontract administration
• Experience in transmission line construction

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.