Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.
Project Overview:
The Kenaidan Murphy Joint Venture (KMJV) is supporting a major transit infrastructure project in the Niagara/Hamilton Region.
Who we are:
Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan
Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:
- Top wages
- Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
- Employer RRSP contributions (no match required)
- Paid Time Off
We currently have an opening in
Niagara/Hamilton ON for a:
Commercial Manager The Commercial Manager will be responsible for partnering closely with project leadership, design consultants, and subcontractors to provide financial oversight and commercial strategy that drives project success.
How will you contribute to the team?
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
- Assist with the implementation and roll out of project commercial process and procedure mapping specific to project.
- Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting.
- Provide oversight on client invoicing and actual cost reconciliation in accordance with the Main Contract conditions minimizing ineligible costs.
- Establish and implement processes for change management, risk analysis, and claims avoidance.
- Manage subcontractor and consultant procurement strategies in alignment with project objectives.
- Ensure that the outturn costs on the project are monitored on a monthly basis through a detailed bottom up resourced and costed forecast.
- Ensure compliance with contract obligations, company policies, and relevant legislation.
- Work collaboratively with the project team, client representatives, and design partners to maintain transparency and accountability in all commercial matters.
- Work closely with design partner to ensure forecasts are accurate, costs are reconciled and payments are made in accordance with their Design Services Agreement.
- Ensure that the Commercial Team are managing all subcontractor/supplier accounts in accordance with the Procedures from requisition stage through to the signature for payment authorization and final account within the project and in accordance with the relevant Construction Act.
- Support transition from design phase into construction, ensuring commercial continuity.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive commercial management experience in major infrastructure projects, preferably in rail and transit.
- Strong knowledge of contract forms used in design-build or progressive design-build delivery models.
- Demonstrated expertise in budget management, forecasting, and risk management.
- Proven ability to negotiate, administer, and manage contracts with multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence outcomes and build strong relationships.
Salary Range:
Between $160,000 - $185,000, depending on experience
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We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
The KMJV does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies, employment services or head hunters that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Any resume or other information received from an agency not approved by us will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. We will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
We thank all candidates who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.