Contracts and Commercial Specialist

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Buildings division and deliver innovative projects in the healthcare, education, hospitality, recreational, entertainment, retail, commercial office, mixed-use, multi-family residential and light industrial sectors. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role:

Reporting functionally to the Commercial Director or Manager, and operationally to Senior Operational Leaders, the Contracts and Commercial Specialist will play a key role in managing the contractual and commercial aspects of Graham’s Infrastructure projects.

As the Contracts and Commercial Specialist for Graham you will:

Pre-Award of Project Phase:

1. Conduct prime contract reviews to identify contractual and commercial risks/opportunities for consideration in the bid and awarded project.
2. Review RFQ/RFP responses for compliance and identify any deviations between the response and the awarded contract.
3. Provide support during post-tender pre-contract negotiations, project planning, scheduling, staffing, cost control, and project management.
4. Prepare the Prime Contract Summary document and commercial sections of the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
5. Assist in the preparation and negotiation of various contracts, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and processes.

Post-Award of Project Phase:

1. Act as a key liaison between work-winning and execution teams to ensure project risks and mitigation plans are well understood.
2. Monitor and report on contractual compliance, scope changes, cash flow, revenue projections, cost control, and profit & loss.
3. Ensure that all changes, potential changes, and notices are tracked and compliant with contractual obligations, including schedule impacts.
4. Support the project team with contractual administration, negotiation, and approval of all prime contract and subtrade change orders.
5. Assist in reviewing and managing subtrade buyout plans, ensuring all tracking details aligned with budget and forecasts.
6. Assist in claims management, including defining contractual entitlement, substantiating claims, and negotiating settlements.
7. Defend against supply chain claims, evaluating them fairly while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
8. Support project teams in contract close-out, achieving formal project acceptance, and ensuring compliance with warranty obligations.
9. Ensure adherence to Graham’s standards, processes, and commercial best practices.

Qualifications / Experience:

1. Degree or related education in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business or Law.
2. 3+ years of experience in commercial management, preferably in the construction sector.
3. Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, purchasing, finance, estimating, and risk management.
4. Experience with contract negotiation, resolution of deficiencies, and claims management.
5. Understanding of contract law and experience working with various contract types and forms.
6. Ability to draft and interpret legal language.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent negotiation and communication abilities.

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Graham Group Ltd. also welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in each stage of our process. For more information please see our AODA Compliance Policy and our Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.