Senior Commercial Manager

Description

• Assists in monitoring schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables and certifications.
• Collaborate the Project Controls Manager on Schedule Issues/Impacts
• Support Internal and External Invoicing
• Manages a portfolio of projects and manages Commercial Managers on those projects
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports as required
• Lead project process preparation
• Monitoring Compliance
• Participate in Monthly Project Reviews
• Identify Gaps Between Actual Cost and Projections and Reconcile with PM
• Implements company processes for commercial management and adjusts processes for specific project needs
• Trains and mentors other Commercial Managers
• Develop mitigation plans with the project team
• Administers on-going contracts, including compliance with the contract documents for conformance such that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained
• Develop procedures in accordance with contractual requirements
• Coordinate with Legal Team on Discovery and Negotiations
• Review Schedule Adjustments for Change Orders
• Prepares correspondence and maintains records necessary to document the effective administration of contractual matters
• Reviews warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are maintained and updated in accordance with the contract and are in compliance with the client's requirements
• Assists Project Controls with respect to contractual implications of change orders, quality control.
• Change Management Negotiation and Processing Contract Change Orders
• Collaborates with other business group Commercial Managers as requested to implement enterprise-wide alignment and delivery of commercial management services
• Development of project specific processes
• Verify Compliance
• Reviews contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities
• Monitor and Report on any Claims
• Develop Back Charges/Impacts for Firm Fixed Fee Consultants or Subcontractor Infractions
• Leads other commercial managers
• Assist in claim quantification/development
• Implementation of change management procedures and driving procedures throughout project lifecycle
• Issuing Subcontracts
• Assists in drafting of subcontracts for architecture, engineering and specialty services. Administers current prime contract and flow down to subcontractors, task orders and modifications. Administer and oversee contract performance by monitoring compliance documents, schedules and deliverables and requirements
• Implements procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy
• Review and Comment on Cost Model/Estimate Logic
• Attend Weekly Schedule meetings and Identify Design Team Risks
• Assists in administering the project risk register
• Makes amendments to contractual documents as required
• Assists in contract awareness and change order training for key project staff
• Trains others in relation to commercial risks
• Developing and Monitoring Risk Register and Attend Status Meetings
• Manages or collaborates with a project team consisting of schedulers, project analysts, document control manager, project accountants and project / commercial management coordinators. May perform these functions on smaller projects

Requirements

• Experience in development of fee estimates, drafting contracts, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling
• Advanced degree in business or equivalent
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, business, law or equivalent
• 50% travel may be required depending on the needs of the projects
• Working knowledge of Architecture/ Engineering/ Construction industry contracting practices in the country(ies) the Senior Commercial Manager works in, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, policies, procedures and work practices
• Ability to teach, lead, and mentor others
• Understands intricacies of major project delivery types and associated contracts.
• Experience in claims which may include claims defense, claim production, claim negotiation/resolution, and claim prevention
• A positive professional reputation as one who can deliver quality, cost effective projects
• Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR's values.
• Alternative Delivery / Design build experience
• Experience and/or working knowledge of negotiation of contracts for architecture/engineering projects
• Self-starter; good communication and people skills
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in Architecture/ Engineering, Design-Build, P3, project management, construction, project controls and/or staff leadership or equivalent
• Ability to work well in a high performing team structure in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with Contractors
• Working knowledge of project controls, project management, and project estimating software tools such as: Primavera 6 (P6), e-Builder, Quick Base or Primavera Unifier

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance