Senior Commercial Manager

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At HDR, we create a welcoming environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work each day.

Our focus is on architecture as a means to solve societal challenges and advance community well‑being around the world. This role offers the chance to drive meaningful change and influence the built environment for the better.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager to review compliance with the terms and conditions of prime and subcontracts.
• Assist in negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Document and agree to changes or amendments that arise during implementation or execution.
• Assist in staffing and commercial management implementation on the projects assigned.
• Provide guidance and assistance to Project Executives and Project Managers on contract matters.
• Train and mentor other Commercial Managers.
• Lead other commercial managers.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and oversee Commercial Managers on those projects.
• Implement company processes for commercial management and adjust processes for specific project needs.
• Collaborate with a project team consisting of schedulers, project analysts, document control manager, project accountants, and project/commercial management coordinators. Perform these functions on smaller projects as required.
• Implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy.
• Administer ongoing contracts, ensuring compliance with contract documents for conformance such that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained.
• Assist in drafting of subcontracts for architecture, engineering and specialty services; administer current prime contract and flow‑downs to subcontractors, task orders and modifications. Oversee contract performance by monitoring compliance documents, schedules and deliverables.
• Review contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities.
• Assist in administering the project risk register.
• Assist in contract awareness and change‑order training for key project staff.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records necessary to document effective administration of contractual matters.
• Make amendments to contractual documents as required.
• Review warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc., to ensure they are maintained and updated in accordance with the contract and client requirements.
• Assist Project Controls with respect to contractual implications of change orders and quality control.
• Assist in monitoring the schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables and certifications.
• Understand intricacies of major project delivery types and associated contracts.
• Train others in relation to commercial risks.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Travel up to 50% may be required depending on project needs.
• Collaborate with other business group Commercial Managers to implement enterprise‑wide alignment and delivery of commercial management services.

• Monitoring compliance.
• Issuing subcontracts.
• Change‑management negotiation and processing contract change orders.
• Implementation of change‑management procedures and driving procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Development of project‑specific processes.
• Assistance in claims resolution.
• Contract close‑out.

• Developing and monitoring the risk register and attending status meetings.
• Identifying potential risks.
• Developing mitigation plans with the project team.
• Participating in monthly project reviews.

• Verifying compliance.
• Developing procedures in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Onboarding team members.
• Leading project process preparation.

• Monitoring and reporting on claims.
• Developing back‑charges/impacts for firm‑fixed‑fee consultants or subcontractor infractions.
• Assisting in claim quantification/development.
• Coordinating with the legal team on discovery and negotiations.

• Reviewing and commenting on cost model/estimate logic.
• Supporting internal and external invoicing.
• Updating chargeable cost…