Commercial Manager

Audubon Companies•Metairie, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is currently seeking a Commercial Manager to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. The Commercial Manager will report to the CCO and will be responsible for overseeing contractual and commercial aspects of projects company-wide. The role will support contract administration and risk management across the project lifecycle. Working closely with project managers, clients, consultants, and subcontractors, the commercial manager negotiates contracts, manages variations and claims and ensures compliance with commercial and legal requirements. Their focus is to protect the company’s commercial interests while supporting successful project delivery.

Requirements

The Commercial Manager must have strong contractual and commercial knowledge, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, risk management and strategic thinking.
Should have expert knowledge of construction contracts and subcontractor contracts.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Finance or Legal preferred.
10+ years of experience in the O&G or related industries and at least 5+ years’ experience in EPC or Construction only projects

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the contractual and commercial strategy for projects and bids
Review, interpret, and advise on contract conditions (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC)
Identify contractual risks, liabilities, and opportunities during tender stage
Assist with contractual clarifications, exclusions, and qualifications
Lead the contractual management of variations, compensation events, and change orders
Ensure changes are properly instructed and assessed in accordance with the contract
Preserve entitlement through timely notices and substantiation
Manage extensions of time, delay events, and contractual relief mechanisms
Coordinate with planning teams to align programme impact with contract requirements
Lead or support the preparation of contractual claims (EOT, loss and expense, prolongation)
Assess claims from subcontractors and manage responses
Support dispute avoidance through early engagement and contract-driven solutions
Manage formal dispute processes (adjudication, arbitration, mediation) with legal advisors
Ensure claims and disputes are managed professionally and in line with contract provision
Lead drafting, negotiation, and administration of subcontracts and supply agreements
Ensure subcontract terms flow down key obligations from the main contract
Manage subcontract instructions, variations, and contractual correspondence
Address subcontract non-compliance and enforce contractual remedies where required
Assist with warranties, insurances, liens and collateral agreements
Maintain the contractual risk register and mitigation strategies
Identify contract ambiguities and manage them proactively
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company policies
Support audits by maintaining robust and defensible contract records
All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements