Commercial Manager - Major Projects, Renfrew County and Lanark Highlands Township (Deep …

Overview We are Chandos, an employee-owned company focused on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability in large-scale infrastructure. We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy on a major, highly regulated project. You should understand how projects are built, how contracts behave under pressure, and how to protect value while enabling teams to succeed. This is an active opportunity for a high-calibre commercial professional with influence on project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead the Commercial Team and set the commercial strategy for a major project.

Manage Change Orders end-to-end, producing rigorous, evidence-based commercial cases for entitlement, pricing, and claims.

Chair or participate in risk, trend, and change control forums.

Lead claim management and dispute resolution with clarity and confidence.

Identify and execute strategies that enhance project profitability.

Ensure contract and procedural compliance across all commercial activities.

Advise on contract negotiations and commercial positioning.

Provide proactive commercial guidance to project leadership, engineering, construction, and procurement.

Work closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Safety, Quality, and Project Controls to assess design changes and constructability impacts.

Support executive-level reporting and commercial presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

Travel to the remote project site in Ontario for approximately one week per month (expenses reimbursed).

Qualifications

Must-have requirements: ability to meet federal security clearance requirements for work on a nuclear project, including three consecutive years of verifiable residency in Canada or another country recognized under the project’s security framework

8+ years of direct experience in a project role with a mid-size to large general contractor

Commercial/Contract management experience in a complex project environment

Strong understanding of complex contracts

Proficiency in cost estimation, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, and reporting

Proficient in contract management and negotiation

Solid understanding of construction trades, safety, and construction techniques

Knowledge of construction industry trends and regulations

University degree in a construction-related field, or equivalent experience

Major project experience on projects valued at $1B+

Ability to travel frequently to local and off-site project locations, supported by a valid driver’s licence

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to achieve results through collaboration

Strong mentorship and coaching capability

Ability to thrive in a highly regulated, technically complex project environment

Experience working on nuclear, industrial, or other highly regulated major projects

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex project governance and compliance environments

Experience leading teams or acting as a senior commercial or project lead on large-scale infrastructure projects

Benefits and Additional Information

We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner.

Competitive wages

Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program

RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security

Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education

Recognition and annual salary reviews program

Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate

Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

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