At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial activities on a major infrastructure project in Toronto.
- Company: Join a leading North American contractor with a focus on major infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to shape significant projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor high-performing teams and work with diverse stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Ontario's infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in commercial management for major infrastructure projects required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
NEO International Partners are exclusively supporting a leading North American contractor in the search for a Project Commercial Director to join the leadership team on a major infrastructure project in Toronto. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of all commercial aspects of a flagship project, working within a complex stakeholder environment and helping to deliver one of Ontario's most significant infrastructure programmes.
Reporting directly to the Project Director, the Project Commercial Director will provide strategic commercial leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring strong commercial governance, effective risk management, and successful project outcomes. The successful candidate will work closely with project leadership, clients, partners, subcontractors, legal teams, and key stakeholders to drive commercial performance and protect the commercial interests of the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all commercial activities on a major infrastructure project.
- Providing strategic direction across contract management, procurement, commercial risk, change management, and claims.
- Managing commercial performance and reporting across the project lifecycle.
- Supporting project leadership teams in achieving programme, cost, and commercial objectives.
- Leading complex negotiations with clients, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
- Establishing robust commercial governance and controls.
- Building, mentoring, and leading high-performing commercial teams.
- Working collaboratively with project controls, engineering, construction, procurement, and legal functions.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an accomplished commercial leader with a proven track record of delivering major infrastructure projects within complex delivery environments. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- 15+ years of commercial management experience within major infrastructure or construction projects.
- Experience delivering projects valued at $300M+ throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of alternative delivery models, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, PPP, DBFOM, and EPC contracts.
- Proven experience operating within joint ventures, consortiums, or complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong contractual and commercial acumen with the ability to effectively manage risk and maximise project outcomes.
- Experience leading and developing commercial teams on large-scale projects.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- The gravitas to influence and challenge both internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.
- Experience within rail, transit, transportation, highways, bridges, tunnels, or other major civil infrastructure sectors would be highly advantageous.
Qualifications
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline. Professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, CICES, ICE, or equivalent) would be advantageous.
Project Commercial Director - Rail Mega Project - Toronto employer: NEO International Partners
Join a leading North American contractor as a Project Commercial Director in Toronto, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering one of Ontario's most significant infrastructure programmes. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering extensive opportunities for career advancement and mentorship within a dynamic team environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on strategic commercial leadership, we provide our employees with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the community.
Contact Details:
NEO International Partners Recruitment Team
