Senior Commercial Manager
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager based in New York, NY. The role oversees contract administration and performance, ensuring effective contract management, compliance, and communication throughout the design phase and contract closeout. It may require periodic attendance at the Project Office in Atlanta, GA, with flexibility for travel and remote work as appropriate. The Commercial Manager oversees design management processes and applies commercial and contractual expertise to complex challenges. The role supports collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, aligning design objectives with business goals to deliver successful project outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in design management and contract administration or a related field, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Experience and knowledge of commercial and contractual processes in large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing complex contracts and resolving disputes effectively.
- Ability to articulate ideas clearly, negotiate agreements, and manage stakeholder relationships.
- Experience analyzing problems, forecasting risks, and implementing solutions.
- Experience with invoice review, audit support, and grants management.
Nice To Haves
- Legal or advanced commercial experience.
- 15 years of experience in commercial management and contract administration.
- Highway construction industry experience.
- Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as design-build or P3 on major capital design projects.
- Experience with infrastructure design and construction, contract management, construction contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawing interpretations.
- Experience preparing and administering change orders, time impact analyses (TIAs), and impact claims.
- Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
- Results-focused and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors for specific initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Administer contracts to ensure compliance and performance.
- Manage contract modifications, change orders, and claims resolution.
- Serve as the primary interface for commercial and contractual challenges during design progression.
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Support dispute resolution and Dispute Review Board (DRB) processes.
- Review invoices and deliverables for compliance with contract terms.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager and Legal on official contract actions.
- Maintain records for audits, grants management, and contract closeout.
- Trend and manage errors and omissions (E&O) activities and commercial impacts on design packages.
- Prepare weekly performance updates for leadership.
- Lead development and maintenance of project risk registers.
- Support negotiations for contract change orders and variations.
- Manage design issues impacting construction packages.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life and AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
