Commercial Manager

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to support commercial management and administration for a major nuclear infrastructure expansion project. The role involves developing and managing commercial processes, contract administration, change management, assessment of cost impacts, and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will operate in a complex, multi-contractor environment, protect the client’s commercial interests, and support project delivery and sound commercial governance.

The position is based in Houston, Texas, with travel to client sites required at a frequency to be determined. The role works closely with project controls, procurement, risk management, engineering, construction, finance, and design teams. It supports a major capital construction project involving building and civil infrastructure, multiple contracts and work packages, and an evolving commercial organization focused on developing best-in-class commercial management capabilities. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in commercial management, contract administration, cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, procurement, or related disciplines.
• Experience with contract correspondence and change management.
• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, or other major capital projects.
• Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and contract administration principles.
• Knowledge of change management processes and commercial controls in project environments.
• Experience working with construction contracts, consultant agreements, and commercial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in commercial reporting and project management systems, including cost and forecasting tools.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with collaborative delivery models, including Progressive Design-Build.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, MCIPS, PMP, CCM, MRICS, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management activities across assigned project scopes and contract packages.
• Maintain cost reports, commitment logs, forecasts, change registers, and commercial performance dashboards.
• Assist with developing project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
• Administer contract requirements, including payment reviews, commercial correspondence, contract compliance, and record management.
• Support change management through evaluation, tracking, documentation, and reporting of commercial impacts.
• Assist with procurement and contracting, including tender evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract administration.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, risks, and opportunities, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Support implementation of commercial governance processes, templates, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with project controls, procurement, finance, construction, and design teams to align commercial information.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the integrated commercial function.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed