Senior Commercial Manager | Hudson Tunnel Project

Platinum Global Talent Solutions•Newark, NJ

21h

About The Position

The Senior Commercial Manager will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Hudson Tunnel Project, a major rail infrastructure project serving the New York–New Jersey region and the Northeast Corridor. The role leads commercial management for assigned project packages and contracts, providing strategic commercial advice and supporting design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The position oversees contract administration, cost and financial management, change control, claims and disputes, and commercial risk management. It also works with project owners, contractors, consultants, funding agencies, regulatory stakeholders, legal counsel, and project leadership to resolve commercial issues and support governance and reporting requirements. The Senior Commercial Manager leads and develops commercial personnel and helps foster accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
At least 15 years of commercial management experience on major infrastructure, transportation, tunneling, rail, transit, or heavy civil projects.
Demonstrated experience managing contracts valued in excess of $500 million.
Experience with complex public-sector infrastructure programs and alternative delivery methods.
Proven experience in change management, claims management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement practices, and project delivery methodologies.
Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, Design-Build, CM/GC, EPC, or comparable contract frameworks.
Familiarity with project controls, cost management systems, scheduling, and earned value reporting.
Strong commercial acumen and advanced financial and analytical capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Professional certifications such as MRICS / FRICS, CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PMP (Project Management Professional), PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional), or Certified Cost Professional (CCP).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the commercial management strategy for assigned project packages and contracts.
Advise project leadership on contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities.
Lead commercial teams supporting design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Establish and maintain commercial governance processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Administer major construction, design-build, professional services, and supplier contracts.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
Lead contract reviews, negotiations, amendments, and commercial closeout activities.
Monitor contractor performance against contractual deliverables and key milestones.
Oversee project cost forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
Monitor expenditures and commitments against approved budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement value-engineering initiatives where appropriate.
Support project controls teams in maintaining accurate cost and commercial performance data.
Lead evaluation and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and compensation events; establish processes for tracking, pricing, evaluating, and approving changes.
Resolve commercial impacts arising from design development, site conditions, and construction activities, collaborating with project teams to minimize exposure.
Develop strategies to prevent claims and disputes; manage preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of contractor and subcontractor claims.
Coordinate with legal counsel and executive management on high-value or complex disputes and maintain records supporting contract administration and claim resolution.
Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks, maintain risk registers and mitigation plans, and recommend risk transfer and mitigation strategies.
Support procurement and project teams in evaluating commercial risks associated with contracts and procurement activities.
Build relationships with project owners, contractors, consultants, funding agencies, and regulatory stakeholders; participate in executive meetings, commercial reviews, and governance forums.
Support reporting for senior management, public agencies, and funding partners and facilitate collaborative resolution of complex commercial issues.
Lead, mentor, and develop commercial and contract management personnel; support workforce planning and resource allocation across commercial functions.