Design Commercial Manager (Major Projects, Ports)

Arcadis•Vancouver, BC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is currently seeking a Design Commercial Manager to join our Mobility Global Business Area (GBA) in Vancouver Canada. The successful candidate will have proven experience providing commercial leadership on major capital projects, particularly within the Design & Engineering Sector, and their work will contribute directly to the successful completion of the project. In Mobility, we partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today’s mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering, construction management, or related discipline
Minimum 12 years’ experience in delivering design and engineering projects, preferably in a consultancy environment
Flexible and adaptable; able to independently prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient in project management principles, planning, schedule/cost controls, and earned value management
Working knowledge of risk management tools (e.g., Acumen Risk) and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6)
Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and supporting detailed schedules
Skilled in tailoring commercial, financial, and project information for various stakeholder audiences
Strong organisational and coordination abilities, integrating multiple disciplines and specialist teams
Demonstrated commercial awareness; able to identify and manage cost, risk, and contractual implications
Logical thinker with the ability to coordinate and resolve complex, multi-faceted project issues
Deep knowledge of own area and broad understanding of wider programme, business, and organisational objectives
Experience across all project lifecycle phases, especially in complex and large-scale civil infrastructure
Proven track record coordinating multi-disciplinary teams in infrastructure or marine project settings
Strong oral and written communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering large-scale civil infrastructure projects, especially marine or port works, is highly desirable
Membership in recognised professional bodies (e.g., PQS, MRICS, MCIOB) preferred
Working knowledge of digital delivery and collaboration platforms (e.g., InEight Documents, Mortar, Smartsheet) desirable

Responsibilities

Lead project commercial activities and cost team; report to SPM, Project Director and Country Commercial Director
Own financial performance: monitor/manage AR, AP and overall project profitability
Update Cost to Complete / Estimate at Completion monthly; reconcile timesheets and agree forecasts prior to Oracle entry
Produce monthly internal and external cost reports; highlight variances, early warnings and change impacts
Manage change control: process change notices, maintain change logs and develop implementation strategies
Process, verify and issue invoices; chase outstanding payments promptly
Ensure accurate cost classification and deliver clear financial reports
Complete month‑end and year‑end financial tasks; support audits with documentation and analysis
Support FX considerations and cost forecasting for international teams
Maintain project commercial records (contracts, change orders, correspondence, schedules, reports)
Implement and monitor earned value management (CPI, SPI); identify issues and propose corrective actions
Re‑baseline and re‑forecast costs and schedules as required, coordinating with schedulers and design leads
Oversee contract administration, claims and commercial documentation
Lead by example on quality, promote safety, and engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Benefits

We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.