Description
We are WSP, a global community of brilliant minds that exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
The Opportunity
As Manager, Commercial & Risk – ERI Sector, you will support the Energy, Resources & Industry Sector’s commercial and risk management objectives. Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial & Risk, you will work with business leaders, proposal teams, project managers, legal counsel, and operational stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks during pursuits across the ERI portfolio.
Your Impact
- Develop commercial strategies, review estimates, establish rate sheets, calculate margins, and prepare clear commercial write-ups for strategic opportunities.
- Assess commercial opportunities and risks during qualification and pursuit planning in collaboration with business development, operations, and project teams.
- Facilitate commercial and risk reviews for major pursuits and proposals, bringing the right stakeholders together to support informed decisions.
- Lead the review, qualification, and negotiation of client contracts, framework agreements, teaming agreements, and other commercial arrangements in close collaboration with legal counsel.
- Ensure compliance with WSP commercial governance requirements, policies, delegated authorities, and approval processes.
- Promote commercial excellence through training, continuous improvement, practical tools and processes, and a proactive commercial and risk management culture.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A professional designation or advanced qualification in Engineering, Law, Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Substantial experience in commercial management, contract management, project controls, procurement, legal, or related disciplines supporting engineering, EPCM, EPC, mining, energy, industrial, nuclear, or infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating complex client contracts and commercial agreements.
- Strong understanding of proposal development, requests for proposals and qualifications, commercial strategy development, and opportunity risk assessment.
- Experience identifying and mitigating commercial, contractual, financial, and delivery risks during pursuit phases.
- Knowledge of project delivery and contracting models, including EPCM, EPC, alliancing, progressive design-build, public-private partnerships, and collaborative contracting approaches.
- Strong commercial acumen, analytical judgement, negotiation, written communication, and practical problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance business objectives, contractual obligations, and risk.
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence technical, operational, legal, financial, and executive stakeholders; bilingual capability in French and English is an asset.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition,because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
Compensation
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $135,200 - $179,100
- MB & ON: $123,300 - $169,800
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $122,100 - $162,200