Commercial Specialist

Valard Construction•Edmonton, AB

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Substation group is currently looking to add a Commercial Specialist to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; or Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Vice President of Substations and Renewables, we are seeking a skilled professional with in-depth experience in commercial contract management, negotiations, project controls, and risk. The successful candidate will support the contractual and financial aspects of our construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Post-Secondary Education in a related field (i.e. engineering, business administration, finance, law, construction management, etc.)
5 years’ experience in commercial or contract management, preferably in the construction industry
Working knowledge of contract law and standard industry contracts (e.g., lump sum, unit rate, EPC)
Strong financial acumen, with proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
Experience with project analytics, including dashboard creation, reporting, and data visualization for financial and operational insights
Proven negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated competence in relevant software such as Microsoft Office, contract management systems, and financial analysis tools
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Commercial and project controls experience in large-scale commercial or infrastructure projects
Experience with Salesforce Analytics
Familiarity with construction procurement and subcontractor management
Experience in utility construction

Responsibilities

Support the full contract lifecycle, from tendering to execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards
Work closely with estimating, project management, legal, finance, and operations teams to drive commercial success
Draft, review, interpret and negotiate contracts with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to safeguard the company’s interests
Identify potential risks in contracts and projects (including financial, legal, and operational risks), developing mitigation strategies to minimize impacts
Ensure Change Management protocols are established during execution and supported throughout the contract
Support project team with validation of incoming change requests and subcontractor notices, where required
Provide risk management support related to forecasting, scheduling, and performance evaluation
Conduct financial evaluations of projects, analyzing budgets, forecasts, and cash flows to optimize profitability
Use analytics to assess financial data, track project performance, and enhance business insights for informed decision-making
Lead claims and disputes activities, ensuring fair outcomes and minimizing financial exposure
Travel to conferences, tradeshows and internal / external stakeholder meetings as needed