Director, Commercial Management

Metrolinx

12h

About The Position

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment
system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO
Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway
system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier.
Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values
of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Capital Projects Group workforce is made up of driven and dedicated
professionals who care deeply about working together to deliver infrastructure
and make a positive impact in our communities.
Our CPG Commercial team is seeking a director to join the team! You will provide
strategic direction and management of commercial decision-making, coordinate
commercial leadership across the corporation and provide strategic and
commercial advice to support the implementation of, and adherence to, effective
Commercial Management plans.

Requirements

• Completion of a degree in Engineering, Contract/Construction Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in a public transportation development, construction environment with experience and measured success in the application of commercial management methodology in the context of major, complex infrastructure projects; construction experience in the transportation industry and/or public sector is an asset.
• Experience having developed / structured, procured, negotiated and/or administered complex P3 contracts is required.
• Detailed understanding of different procurement strategies and project delivery models (traditional, P3, and collaborative) and the associated benefits and risk transfer implications.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, professional or technical practices and precedents (e.g., Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act, Buy Ontario Act).
• Knowledge of regulatory, legislation, building codes, legal, and financial issues and government bodies, external agencies, and partnering transit organizations involved in developing public transportation systems, knowledge of construction engineering principles and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer designation issued by the Province of Ontario (P.Eng.), Project Management Professional (PMP) or international equivalent accreditation would be an asset.
• Understanding of project finance is an asset.
• Transit experience is preferred, including expert knowledge of transit-related risks across construction, design, engineering and/or commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the commercial management team for a DBFOM P3 contract, throughout the lifecycle of all contracts/projects, and ensure that there are effective and efficient commercial policies, procedures, and best practices in place to establish and maintain that function.
• Provide guidance and leadership in the development of procurement documents and contracting structure and strategy, contract negotiation, governance, and strategies to ensure that Metrolinx effectively negotiates contracts that adhere to Metrolinx policies and procedures, and to minimize corporate liability and risk throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead the development and implementation of appropriate commercial management plans and strategies to maximize funding opportunities and related value, while minimizing risk to Metrolinx.
• Lead a commercial team and interface with technical team members and other stakeholders for the development and successful implementation of commercial strategies.
• Identify emerging commercial hot topics, issues, and risks, report contractual claims, and lead the management and resolution of legal and/or commercial disputes.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for commercial management excellence, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Lead the resolution of issues of corporate significance, as required to recover or protect Metrolinx’s commercial reputation, and ensure value for money and sound commercial decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees