US Commercial Manager

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHD is seeking a US Commercial Manager to join their team. This role is crucial for the pursuit and successful execution of projects, particularly those classified as Elevated Risk Activities under GHD’s Limits of Authority (LOA). The Commercial Manager will collaborate with the Project Director and Project Manager to ensure the successful commercial delivery of projects, adhering to all contractual notification and claim requirements within prescribed timeframes. A key responsibility is ensuring compliance with GHD’s risk management and governance processes throughout the project lifecycle. This position supports a hybrid work model, requiring three days a week in the office.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree, advanced degree preferred, in a related field.
• Strong commercial and legal acumen in the professional services and/or construction contracting industry with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the successful delivery of projects and/or in a corporate governance role.
• Detailed understanding of the commercial frameworks, strategies and drivers of construction contractor, government, quasi-government and private-sector clients.
• Extensive experience negotiating commercial contracts.
• Extensive experience in the successful commercial and contract management of projects.
• Commercially astute with sound business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent commercial, risk and contract management leadership to support GHD’s governance and performance throughout the project life cycle to facilitate successful outcomes with a particular focus on projects classified as Elevated Risk Activities as defined under GHD’s Limits of Authority (LOA).
• Assist with the positioning of GHD to undertake services including assisting Legal Counsel to prepare teaming, partnering and/or joint venture agreements.
• Work collaboratively with Legal Counsel, the Operations Manager and other stakeholders to agree commercial and risk mitigation strategies, including formulation and negotiation of contractual departures to align contract terms with GHD’s risk appetite.
• Participate in Tender Review Group (TRG) and subsequent gateway approvals as required under the LOA, including assisting bid teams with the preparation of briefing presentations/notes to senior management.
• Prepare regional guidance notes to inform GHD personnel how to effectively address and/or manage key commercial/risk management or governance issues.
• Prepare guides to assist project teams to effectively manage contract/commercial risks associated with master services or panel agreements.
• Prepare and deliver commercial and contract management training to GHD personnel.
• Assist with financial modelling associated with GHD’s commercial offers to clients.
• Undertake Commercial Health Checks or other commercial reviews for projects in accordance with relevant procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior