Director, Commercial Management

Turner & Townsend
Calgary
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Communication","Stakeholder management","Leadership","Team collaboration"]

Lead commercial strategy and contract management for large-scale mining or energy projects, guiding economic outcomes through risk management, change control, and executive reporting. Oversee a team of contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial managers; collaborate with finance/project controls; and act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and regulators to drive value and ensure contract compliance.

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Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend
3 months ago

Director, Commercial Management

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Job Summary

Lead commercial strategy and contract management for large-scale mining or energy projects, guiding economic outcomes through risk management, change control, and executive reporting. Oversee a team of contract administrators, quantity surveyors, and commercial managers; collaborate with finance/project controls; and act as the primary commercial interface with clients, partners, and regulators to drive value and ensure contract compliance.
Location: Calgary
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Commercial Strategy: Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
  • •Contract Management: Oversee administration of major contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements; ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
  • •Risk & Claims Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks; lead claims preparation, negotiation, and dispute resolution.
  • •Financial Oversight: Support cost forecasting, cash flow management, and commercial reporting in collaboration with finance and project controls teams.
  • •Change Management: Manage commercial impacts of scope changes and variations; maintain rigorous change control processes.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalRrspLearning BudgetPaid LeaveHybrid WorkDiversity Inclusion

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
  • •15+ years in commercial management for large-scale mining or energy projects
  • •Proven track record in contract negotiation, claims management, and dispute resolution on projects exceeding $1B
  • •Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement strategies, and commercial risk management
  • •Familiarity with Fixed Price, Target Price, Unit Rate, and other compensation models
Experience:15+ yearsOil and energy
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationCommunicationStakeholder managementLeadershipTeam collaboration
Languages:English

Company Brief

Turner & Townsend
Global professional services firm providing program, project and cost management, advisory and consulting services across property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors to public and private clients worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded: 1946
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