Commercial Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western•Cincinnati, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Division is currently seeking a Commercial Manager for a Cincinnati, OH project location. The Commercial Manager will participate with ownership and management in strategic business development and client relationships on a large bridge and highway project in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position will provide strategic guidance on commercial / financial risks and opportunities for the project. Provide management of day-to-day project commercial issues, finances and/or contracts. Provide support to Project Leader through understanding of contracts, drafting key project correspondence and focusing on how to protect company/project long term interests. Provide feedback to ownership and management regarding the avoidance of pitfalls and lessons learned. Develop strategies to reduce risk in procurement and in performing projects.

Requirements

Bachelor or Juris Doctorate degree
Minimum 6 years’ industry experience for Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 4 years’ industry experience for Juris Doctorate degree
Leadership skills and ability to be creative in finding solutions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet all project deadlines
Must be a team player and have flexibility/desire to take on numerous tasks
Assignment may require employees to be located at project site office full time so out of town travel is possible

Responsibilities

Provide strategic consultation to avoid claims, company exposure, and develop positions to maximize recovery.
Understanding and underwriting risk during project execution.
Gain knowledge and understanding of project finances and accounting and provide strategic guidance reducing risks and maximizing opportunities.
Master understanding of Owner contract and sub/vendor agreements to keep Project in compliance with contractual provisions and industry standards.
Gain knowledge and understanding of commercial and operation procedures and suggest improvements as needed.
Provide management of project controls to ensure all corporate / project processes and procedures are implemented.
Gain knowledge and understanding of field operations to support the project team as needed and to support the contractual position of the company.
Expectation and courage to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement.