Description
We are seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Transportation and Infrastructure team at WSP. As a strategic leader, you will contribute to the success of major transportation, transit, and infrastructure projects in Quebec and Canada.
Your role will involve acting as a principal commercial advisor to senior management and project teams, ensuring effective commercial risk management, contractual strategies, negotiations, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will help develop best practices that support operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading commercial and contractual strategies for major transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Advising project teams and senior leaders on commercial risks, contractual obligations, and mitigation strategies.
- Negotiating and managing complex contracts with clients, partners, subcontractors, and contractors.
- Supporting tender processes, risk assessments, and commercial approvals for strategic opportunities.
- Collaborating with project controls and finance teams to ensure sound commercial and financial performance.
- Mentoring and supporting less experienced professionals in developing their commercial and contractual capabilities.
- Contributing to dispute resolution, change management, and protecting WSP's interests on projects.
- Participating in continuous improvement of commercial processes to enhance efficiency and organisational performance.
Requirements:
- Over 10 years of experience in commercial management, contract administration, or contract management in a complex environment.
- Significant experience in major infrastructure, public transportation, or rail projects.
- Strong ability to negotiate high-value commercial and contractual agreements.
- Excellent understanding of risk management mechanisms, contractual changes, and claims.
- Proven experience in a multidisciplinary environment involving multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership, clients, and project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in business administration, project management, construction, finance, law, or engineering.
Why choose WSP?
- A Canadian company recognised as one of the top 100 employers in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of exceptional talent with unlimited opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
Salary range:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $162,200 to $212,200
- MB & ON: $148,000 to $198,000
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $146,500 to $194,600