Commercial Manager - Senior

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, were delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Were one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Pre-Contract:
1. Tendering and Bidding: Lead the tendering process, including reviewing tender documents, preparing bids, and negotiating contracts with clients and subcontractors.

2. Contract Negotiation: Negotiate favorable contract terms and conditions to mitigate risks and maximize profitability.

3. Cost Estimation: Provide accurate cost estimates and budget forecasts for projects, identifying potential cost-saving opportunities.

4. Risk Management: Identify and assess commercial risks associated with projects, develop risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Supplier Management: Manage relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, including negotiating agreements, monitoring performance, and resolving disputes.

Post-Contract:
1. Contract Administration: Oversee contract administration processes, including contract amendments, variations, and claims management.

2. Cost Control: Monitor project costs against budgets, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary to ensure financial objectives are met.

3. Change Management: Manage change control procedures, assessing the impact of changes on project scope, cost, and schedule, and ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained.

4. Dispute Resolution: Manage commercial disputes and claims in collaboration with legal and project teams, seeking timely resolution to minimize project delays and financial losses.

5. Performance Reporting: Prepare regular reports on project financial performance, highlighting key metrics, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MRICS, CIPS) is preferred.

2. Minimum of 15 years of experience in commercial management, preferably within the construction or engineering.

3. Proven experience in both pre and post-contract commercial activities, including tendering, contract negotiation, cost estimation, and contract administration.

4. Strong understanding of commercial and contractual principles, with the ability to interpret and apply complex contract terms and conditions.

5. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

6. Proficiency in commercial management software and Microsoft Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10096668

Business Line: PCC

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Survey & Estimation

Work Location Model: On-Site