Commercial Manager

Overview

Manage contracts, risks, and commercial aspects of rail system subcontracts for the Red Line Extension project.

Key Responsibilities

• systems contracts
• invoice review
• change orders
• commercial reporting
• risk mitigation
• close-out management

Tasks

To provide contractual, commercial, and risk management leadership for the Systems Package of the Red Line Extension (RLE) project, covering design, procurement, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of all systems-related subcontracts. The Commercial Manager: Systems ensures contractual alignment between the Systems Project Management Team and the Project Commercial Department, maintaining coherence across all Systems subcontracts and supporting the Lead Systems Integrator in variation, claim, and interface management. -Draft and issue subcontract correspondence and notices to protect WVTCP contractual entitlements. -Coordinate with Project Controls to align valuation, schedule impact, and cost exposure. -Review and validate subcontractor invoices, progress claims, and supporting documentation prior to approval. -Maintain complete and traceable correspondence registers and risk logs. -Administer, monitor, and enforce the commercial and contractual requirements of all Systems subcontracts (traction power, third rail, signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, track systems, etc.). -Support the Lead Systems and Systems Engineering team in assessing commercial impacts of design changes, FAT/SAT results, and testing sequences. -Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect. -Report commercial status, variations, and risks within the Systems scope to both the Systems Manager and Project Commercial Manager. -Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site -Manage the settlement and close-out of Systems subcontracts in compliance with JV procedures. -Prepare or review justifications for PCOs and Change Orders before submission to the Project Commercial Manager. -Identify, quantify, and mitigate commercial and legal risks specific to system integration and interface activities. -Ensure alignment with JV templates, numbering systems, and approval workflows for PCOs, COs, and Claims. -Manage notices, variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOT) in accordance with WVTCP Commercial Governance Procedure. -Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites -Support corporate reporting (monthly dashboards, risk reviews, cost-to-complete updates).

Requirements

• master's
• microsoft office
• system integration
• english fluency
• railway
• design-build

What You Bring

-Master’s Degree in Engineering, Law, or Construction Management. -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite -Strong working knowledge of system integration, testing, and commissioning processes and their contractual implications. -Fluency in English (written and oral); French or Spanish an asset. -Walking and standing while in-office or on-site. -Excellent analytical, negotiation, and technical-commercial report writing skills. -Demonstrated expertise in railway or transit systems: traction power, signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, trackwork, or equivalent. -Experience with Design-Build or Joint Venture projects exceeding USD 200M. -Familiarity with CMiC, Primavera, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or equivalent tools. -Valid Driver’s License. -Must be able to lift 25lbs -10-15 years of experience in commercial management or contract administration of major rail, metro, or infrastructure Design & Build projects.

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Benefits

-Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) -10 Paid Holidays -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Company 401(k) Matching Contributions -Term Life & AD&D Insurance -Commuter Benefits Program -Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance -Health and Wellness Spending Account -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Sick Leave -Vacation Leave -Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance -Parental Leave

About Vinci Construction Grands Projets Usa

-Born from VINCI’s global Grands Projets arm, the U.S. unit brings French engineering flair to large‑scale American infrastructure. -It secures landmark contracts—like Chicago’s Red Line metro extension and Virginia’s I‑64 viaducts and tunnels. -Pairs cutting‑edge tunnel‑boring expertise with thorough design‑build delivery. -Tackles ambitious structures: cable‑stayed bridges over the Ohio River, metro transit lines, highway interchanges and water treatment facilities. -Specializes in tunnels, bridges, transit, roads, and water infrastructure, thriving on technical challenge and engineering complexity. -Stories stand out—like the Detroit pressurized‑mud tunnel project, or the iconic Lewis & Clark Ohio River bridge—showcasing technical boldness and scale.

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