ABOUT THE ROLE

The Commercial Contracts Director will oversee, direct and perform activities related to the negotiation, administration and management of major procurement contracts for large-scale electrical commercial construction projects. This includes managing the procurement of major equipment, supplies and other resources and managing contractors and subcontractors for those projects.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada. Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia’s largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System. Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions

• Lead the commercial assessments and negotiations of major project documents including: project agreements, design build contracts, joint venture agreements, major subcontracts and design agreements

• Support commercial project teams through the project throughout the lifecycles, ensuring effective policies and procedures, and best practices are adhered to

• Identify commercial hot topics, issues and risks, report contractual claims and lead the management and resolution for legal and/or commercial disputes

• Direct and maintain responsibility for the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies, methodologies, tools and techniques for tracking KPI’s for commercial management excellence, while managing lessons learned and continuous improvements

• Manage activities as required to support the project with respect to commercial management advanced works, target price, actual costs management, and mobilization and integration. Set up and manage target cost and subcontracts

• Collaborate with transparency to all internal departments and team members

• Lead the resolution of issues of corporate significance as required to recover or protect the reputation and ensure value for money and sound decision making

• Manage any claims or dispute processes on commercial projects

• Other duties as assigned

• Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated field or office location

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, engineering or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Minimum 10+ years of progressively-responsible experience in procurement and developing/managing contracts for major construction projects

• Experience negotiating and managing various types of procurement contracts

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge and skill in managing contract deliverables

• Excellent knowledge of the technical aspects of materials and equipment specified and installed in the commercial electric construction industry

• Prior experience in a management position developing and mentoring resources to develop high performing team

• Ability to manage time efficiently and adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Proven ability to prepare, present, & carry out financial & schedule analyses, evaluations, and recommendations related to selection of vendors and best value determination for project

• Ensure that the company's best interests are represented including profitability, cost control, meeting schedules, and overall project success

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Medical , Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage

• Extended Health , Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services

• Dental Health , Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage

• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days

• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Medical , Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage

• Extended Health , Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services

• Dental Health , Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage

• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

• Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days

• Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).

• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, business administration, engineering or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Minimum 10+ years of progressively-responsible experience in procurement and developing/managing contracts for major construction projects

• Experience negotiating and managing various types of procurement contracts

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge and skill in managing contract deliverables

• Excellent knowledge of the technical aspects of materials and equipment specified and installed in the commercial electric construction industry

• Prior experience in a management position developing and mentoring resources to develop high performing team

• Ability to manage time efficiently and adapt quickly to changing priorities

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Proven ability to prepare, present, & carry out financial & schedule analyses, evaluations, and recommendations related to selection of vendors and best value determination for project

• Ensure that the company's best interests are represented including profitability, cost control, meeting schedules, and overall project success