Commercial Project Manager

About this role

DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.”

Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: Team Lead Commercial Project Management
Location: Remote within Canada
Help shape the commercial success of projects transforming transportation across North America.
About the Opportunity
At DB E.C.O. North America, we partner with clients to shape the future of rail and public transportation. Our teams provide consulting and engineering expertise across transportation planning, infrastructure, fleet, operations, and mobility programs.
We are looking for a Commercial Project Manager who combines financial expertise, commercial judgment, and a collaborative, hands-on mindset to help our projects succeed.
Working at the intersection of Consulting, Finance, and Legal, you will be a trusted commercial partner to our Project Owners, Contract Owners, and Pursuit Leads. You will help them understand financial performance, navigate contractual requirements, identify commercial risks, and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
This role goes beyond traditional project controlling and administration. You will combine financial analysis, commercial and contractual coordination, and hands-on operational execution, helping strengthen commercial discipline, financial transparency, and effective project delivery.
You will support a diverse portfolio of professional services projects and pursuits, gaining exposure to different clients, contractual environments, and commercial challenges while contributing to the continued development of our Commercial Project Management function.
Your Role and Impact:
Drive Commercial and Financial Performance

• Monitor and analyze project financial performance, including budgets, revenue, costs, burn rates, margins, WIP, and receivables. Investigate variances, support forecasting, and provide reliable financial information and actionable insights to Project and Contract Owners.

• Proactively identify financial trends, potential profit erosion, and commercial risks, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and work with Project and Contract Owners to develop corrective actions.

• Evaluate the financial and commercial implications of scope changes, staffing decisions, subcontractor utilization, schedules, and contractual deviations.

Be a Trusted Business Partner

• Serve as a trusted commercial partner to Project Owners, Contract Owners, and Pursuit Leads, providing practical guidance and supporting informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

• Participate in project performance reviews and collaborate with Consulting leadership, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to resolve commercial challenges, balance competing priorities, and escalate material matters through Commercial leadership when appropriate.

Manage Commercial and Contractual Administration

• Review and interpret client contracts, task orders, amendments, and subcontractor agreements, assessing commercial terms, financial obligations, contractual risks, and compliance with the company's commercial framework and approval requirements.

• Support client contract negotiations, execution, and modifications, coordinating commercial activities through contract award and project activation in collaboration with Project and Contract Owners, Commercial leadership, and Legal.

• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontractor agreements and related commercial documents, including teaming agreements, NDAs, and amendments, while supporting subcontractor onboarding, compliance, and project-related procurement administration.

• Support bids and proposals through pricing, cost calculations, rate schedules, commercial compliance, contractual risk assessments, and coordination of required legal and conflict-of-interest reviews.

• Monitor contractual obligations, funding, milestones, and compliance, proactively identifying deviations, scope changes, claims, and disputes for coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Ensure Financial Integrity and Billing Excellence

• Own and coordinate project billing processes, ensuringaccurate and timely invoicing, monitoring WIP and receivables, and managing payment follow-up in accordance with contractual and client requirements.

• Establish and maintainaccurate project financial structures, budgets, funding, rates, and billing arrangements, translating contractual requirements into effective financial controls.

• Manage and execute essential commercial and financial activities, including subcontractor billing reviews, cost reconciliations, project updates, and closeout, ensuring accurate financial information and alignment between project management and accounting systems. Coordinate standardized and transactional tasks with internal teams and shared-service resources.

• Coordinate with Finance on accounting treatment, financial governance, and project adjustments, and with Legal on contractual matters requiring legal advice or determination. Maintain reliable project records and documentation to support contractual compliance, audit readiness, and project closeout.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement and Digitalization

• Help strengthen and standardize commercial project management processes, leveraging digital tools, data analytics, and automation to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision-making while contributing…