Specialist, Commercial
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- Toronto, ON
- $70,000-90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as the focal point for gathering relevant information and drafting formal letters, position papers and commercial notices.
- Support the subcontract managers by referring to the contractual provisions, understanding the implications and advising them on how to move forward.
- Support and work alongside the procurement team, advising them on risk mitigations, value-for money approach and 'best-for-project' approach.
- Demonstrate a 'big-picture- approach and high personal responsibility in coordinating tasks and ensuring smooth project operations.
- Support the subcontract managers in all aspects of a subcontract lifecycle.
- Utilize Excel for advanced data management
- Review and manage payment implications and applications.
- Review and assign correspondence, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions.
- Ensure commercial requirements are met and all necessary stakeholders are cc'd in communications.
- Draft formal letters and other correspondence as needed.
- Coordinate tasks and responsibilities, ensuring smooth project operations.
- Attend and contribute to kick-off meetings with the construction and technical teams.
- Receive and manage claims from subcontractors, compiling and reviewing claims reports.
- Understand and follow organizational setups and protocols.
- Familiarity with the Construction Industry.
- 3+ years of experience in related field.
- Education in law, Civil Engineering, construction discipline or related field preferred.
- Experience with bridge or rail projects is a plus.
- Proven ability to coordinate with project coordinators, finance, cost control, technical, procurement, design, and investigation teams.
- Ability to read, understand and comment on commercial principles of construction agreements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.