AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Commercial Manager for immediate employment in Seattle WA.
The Commercial Manager is responsible for the commercial operations of assigned projects which includes effective oversight of the projects contracts subcontracts earned value calculation cashflow risk management and financial reporting. As the commercial subject matter expert within a project or with several projects the Commercial Manager is an active member of the management team and will provide guidance on all areas of responsibility.
General
- Functions as a coleader of projects working collaboratively with project managers and reporting directly to the project executive with a dotted line to the Commercial Director.
- Coordinates with other corporate teams such as project control managers finance legal HR insurance tax and the office of risk management to provide financial and commercial input reporting.
- Manages or collaborates with the project commercial teams consisting of schedulers project analysts document control managers project accountants and other support teams.
- Highlights areas of concern to the project management team and assists in developing corrective actions and strategies.
- Develops and presents monthly commercial status updates to the region/business line leadership risk review committees etc.
Contract Oversight
- Supports the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.
- Leads the negotiation of change orders with both the client and subcontractors.
- Implements procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with AECOM policy.
- Prepares correspondence and maintains records necessary to document the effective administration of contractual matters.
- Implements change management procedures and works within them throughout project lifecycle.
- Tracks and monitors the status of all potential and actual changes on the project.
- Leads the development of change cost and schedule impact analysis.
- Assists project/design manager with change negotiations and change order processing with the client.
- Works with the project legal team to help develop and provide contract awareness and change management training for project staff.
- Administers prime contract and flow down terms to subconsultants.
- Develops potential back charges or claims to subconsultants.
- Oversees tracking of potential claims for or against AECOM.
- Assists the project/design manager with potential damages quantification.
- Liaise with internal and external counsel as required.
Risk Management
- Assists the project/design manager with the development and assembly of the project risk register with contribution from technical leadership on risk identification and risk mitigation plans.
- Leads regular project risk register updates and monitors the status of the risk mitigation plan.
Cost Schedule Cash Flow and Performance Monitoring
- Ensures the projects work breakdown structure (WBS) and control accounts follow best practices and AECOM policy.
- Assists the project/design manager with the assembly of fee estimates incorporating all discipline input and participates in negotiations with clients.
- Establishes and maintains baseline budgets.
- Leads schedule variance analysis reporting.
- Develops and oversees variance analysis and reporting against baselines.
- Establishes earned value models and planned value baselines.
- Establishes and maintains earned value cost variance CPI and SPI reporting including variance analysis.
- Evaluates staffing level of effort and cost forecasts versus budget.
- Establishes baseline schedule based on client requirements contract requirements and considering key areas of schedule delay exposure.
- Leads regular schedule updates within P6 and weekly threeweek look ahead schedules for use both internally and externally.
- Provides input on mitigation plans with the project team as required.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements
- A bachelors degree in engineering business or construction management. 10 years experience in Engineering or Construction Alternative Delivery (DesignBuild P3 CMGC CMAR etc.) project management project controls and staff leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years experience developing and negotiating terms and conditions for engineering or construction contracts. Five years experience with contract change orders and contract dispute negotiation.
- Working knowledge of Engineering/ Construction industry contracting practices applicable government and commercial regulations and practices policies procedures and work practices.
- Working knowledge of project management project controls change order management and estimating on medium and large complex projects.
- Working knowledge of project accounting for medium and large complex projects.
- Ability to concisely communicate project performance to company management.
- Experience developing contracts administration and negotiation of change orders effective written correspondence planning and scheduling.
- Ability to work well in a fastpaced environment.
- Selfstarter; strong communication and people skills.
- Must be committed to quality continuous improvement and promoting company values.
- Ability to teach lead and mentor others.
Additional Information :
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
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What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime