Commercial Director

Published 15 August 2024

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
(may include occasional travel to Louisiana, USA)

The Company 

Plenary Americas is a leading specialized developer of long-term public-private partnership (PPP/P3) projects.  Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 60+ projects and more than $35 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined in our approach to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. 

Why Work for Plenary Americas? 

Recognized as a Great Place to Work in both the US and Canada, we pride ourselves on our winning workplace culture. Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Together, we bring infrastructure to life. 

The Role

We are hiring a Commercial Director to support the design and construction of a major transportation capital project in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, along with ongoing operation of a transportation project in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. We seek applicants with experience working in construction, reviewing and negotiating contracts, negotiating commercial settlements, and managing disputes. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have delivered innovative win-win solutions, built strong relationships with partners and clients, and can work independently.

Responsibilities  

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the project agreements, and related sub-agreements (e.g. services and construction contracts, etc.), develop an inventory of deliverables for Plenary and its partners, and implement a system to manage the timely delivery of obligations.
• Act as one of Plenary’s small team of key representatives on the project and develop strong working relationships with construction, services, and public-sector partners.
• Review project documentation and correspondence prepared by others (e.g. change orders, delay and/or compensation requests, dispute notices) and support associated processes pursuant to the various project agreements
• Coordinate with Plenary’s in-house technical, construction, and services experts to drive best-for-project commercial decisions and lead commercial strategies to protect Plenary’s interests in the project.
• Prepare regular monthly and quarterly reports regarding the status and management of commercial issues for Plenary’s senior leadership team.
• Broad commercial work across other projects, with specific responsibilities prescribed on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of working full-time on commercial issues (as a commercial lead, with or without formal legal training) at a general, sub-contractor, or firm, with focus on construction, contracts, and related issues in the United States.
  • External counsel experience is acceptable as well
  • Heavy civil construction, PPP projects, or similar experience is preferred
• Experience with review, negotiation and enforcement of construction contracts and managing construction disputes.
• Familiarity with the current state of construction-related case law in the United States.
• Strong work ethic and high level of professional integrity, along with initiative, commitment, and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently with minimal guidance and in a team setting.
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Four weeks’ vacation.
• Long-term development opportunities and the ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are committed to continuous improvement, and a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Plenary Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs only. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.