Senior Project Controls Manager

Overview

Oversee commercial, contracts, risk, and financial performance for major design‑build projects.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• risk management
• change management
• contract negotiation
• bid coordination
• financial reporting

Tasks

-Serve as a primary point of contact for clients regarding commercial matters. Build and maintain strong relationships, understand client needs, and ensure timely resolution of issues to enhance client satisfaction. -Identify and assess project risks related to commercial aspects, including contractual obligations, payment terms, and insurance requirements. Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation. -Establish, deploy, and oversee Change Management and Claims administration. -Evaluate and select subcontractors and vendors based on performance, capability, and cost competitiveness. Manage subcontractor/subconsultant relationships and monitor their adherence to contractual obligations. -Lead the negotiation, drafting, and administration of contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Ensure contract terms are compliant with flow down requirements from the prime contract. -Coordinate with technical teams to prepare competitive bids and proposals for Design-Build transportation projects. Oversee and coordinate project control activities, including the development and analysis of cost estimates, forecasts, schedules, monthly reporting requirements, and cash flow. -Prepare regular reports on project financial performance, including budget vs. actuals, profitability analysis, and cash flow projections. Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial data and analysis. -Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to commercial activities, contracts, and procurement. Collaborate with legal counsel as needed to resolve disputes and mitigate legal risks.

Requirements

• mba
• primavera
• 15+ years
• project management
• analytical
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams. -MBA or relevant advanced degree. -Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. -Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and make informed decisions. -Hands on Primavera P6 preferred experience. -15+ years of experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, and financial oversight within the construction or engineering industry, ideally with exposure to design-build projects. -Strong understanding of practical applications to project control and risk management in the context of large fixed-price capital projects. -Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). -Familiar and experienced on US P3 project agreement requirements for design related services.

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About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

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