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If you’re the kind of professional who seeks out challenges, rather than shrinking from them…the kind that constantly obsesses over every detail of a project, who’s comfortable poring over project contract language and schedules, we’ve got a career opportunity for you as a Design/Build Transportation Commercial Manager!

This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to oversee the commercial and financial aspects large-scale transportation infrastructure Design/Build projects. The ideal candidate will manage contract negotiations, budgeting, cost control, and risk management to ensure financial success of the projects. We are looking for a leader with strong background in commercial management preferably in the transportation sector who is an excellent negotiator. Analytical leadership skills will be essential in this role.

You should be a self-motivated professional with a strong commercial management experience.

As a Design/Build Transportation Commercial Manager, you can expect to:

• Develop and implement commercial strategy.

• Develop incentive plans potentially through alliancing and partnering with the supply chain and stakeholders.

• Procure and implement web-based contract management/administration tools.

• Oversight of the commercial team including but not limited to project administration, schedule, document control, etc.

• Provide input in pricing dispute with Prime Contractor and subconsultants.

• Being proactive on claims/risks mitigation, initiate claims and dispute resolution, and provide response to claims notifications.

• Interface with AD lead and Operations.

• Oversee and provide inputs to the development, baselining, and tracking of the design schedule.

• Before Project award assist in bid preparation, contract negotiation, risk analysis, and pricing of design fees.

• Be responsible for change management including change notification and change requests.

• Be responsible for contract management including preparation and issue of contractual written communications, address project commercial and contractual issues, and liaison with subconsultants (including contractual written communications).

• Experience of the commercial leadership of large infrastructure projects and/or programs

• Bachelor’s or master’s in a Business Management-related field

• Experience using contract management tools, reporting, and financial systems

Preferred Experience:

• Master’s degree in related engineering or applicable discipline

• Professional engineering license

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