Design Commercial Manager – Major Projects, Ports

Arcadis

Design Commercial Manager providing commercial leadership for major capital projects at Arcadis. Contributing to project success in the Design & Engineering Sector with a focus on mobility solutions.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 $96,800 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project commercial activities and cost team; report to SPM, Project Director and Country Commercial Director
Own financial performance: monitor/manage AR, AP and overall project profitability
Update Cost to Complete / Estimate at Completion monthly; reconcile timesheets and agree forecasts prior to Oracle entry
Produce monthly internal and external cost reports; highlight variances, early warnings and change impacts
Manage change control: process change notices, maintain change logs and develop implementation strategies
Process, verify and issue invoices; chase outstanding payments promptly
Ensure accurate cost classification and deliver clear financial reports
Complete month‑end and year‑end financial tasks; support audits with documentation and analysis
Support FX considerations and cost forecasting for international teams
Maintain project commercial records (contracts, change orders, correspondence, schedules, reports)
Implement and monitor earned value management (CPI, SPI); identify issues and propose corrective actions
Re‑baseline and re‑forecast costs and schedules as required, coordinating with schedulers and design leads
Oversee contract administration, claims and commercial documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, engineering, construction management, or related discipline
Minimum 12 years’ experience in delivering design and engineering projects, preferably in a consultancy environment
Proficient in project management principles, planning, schedule/cost controls, and earned value management
Working knowledge of risk management tools (e.g., Acumen Risk) and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6)
Experience managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and supporting detailed schedules
Strong organisational and coordination abilities, integrating multiple disciplines and specialist teams
Demonstrated commercial awareness; able to identify and manage cost, risk, and contractual implications
Experience across all project lifecycle phases, especially in complex and large-scale civil infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial performance managementcost managementearned value managementcost forecastingchange controlrisk managementschedule managementcontract administrationproject lifecycle managementcost classification

Soft Skills

organizational abilitiescoordination abilitiescommercial awarenesscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsanalytical skillsleadership skillsteam integrationattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveyingBachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction management