Director, Commercial Management

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 Torontos 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. Join us as we build a knowledgeable and collaborative team that courageously changes how transit projects will be delivered.

Our Lakeshores Union and Specialized Delivery Commercial Management team is looking for a Director Commercial Management to join the team!We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual to join our Owners Representative team in overseeing the delivery of a major capital infrastructure program. This leadership role will be instrumental in overseeing commercial interests and ensuring that cost contract and risk strategies are executed with integrity discipline and transparency.

As a key member of the project leadership team you will provide direction and oversight on all commercial and contractual matters across the lifecycle of complex infrastructure projects from procurement and negotiation through delivery and closeout.

What will I be doing

• Lead the commercial strategy across all project phases ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives and funding requirements.
• Act as the Owners Representative in contract negotiations change management and performance management with delivery partners.
• Oversee the development and execution of progressive design-build alliance and target price agreements.
• Manage commercial performance including cost control value engineering change management contingency utilization and risk allocation.
• Establish governance frameworks to monitor contract compliance performance metrics and commercial health indicators.
• Provide strategic advice to internal stakeholders on commercial risk exposure procurement strategies and incentive structures. Lead mentor and support a team of commercial professionals.
• Ensure integration with legal technical and financial advisory inputs to support informed decision-making.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need

• Completion of a degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration Commercial Management or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent; Graduate level degree is an asset.
• Proven track record representing Owner interests in major infrastructure transit or P3 projects.
• Deep understanding of various contract models (target price cost reimbursable progressive design-build etc.) and their commercial levers and experience in establishing and operating within commercial governance frameworks.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex commercial agreements.
• Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) bachelors degree in engineering Quantity Surveying Business Law or related field MBA or relevant certification (e.g. MRICS CCM PMP) or similar professional accreditation an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation policies procedures professional or technical practices and precedents (e.g. Metrolinx Act Places to Grow Act Planning 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.
• Highly developed written communication skills to develop briefs and presentations for executive management with a clear and succinct definition of the issues identifying a priority ranking of issues and providing well-researched and concise answers to anticipated questions; to prepare strategy documents and issue reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills including experience working with legal counsel technical advisors and executive stakeholders.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email.

For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of thepolicy before submitting your application.

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