Commercial Manager

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks a Commercial Managerto join the Major Projects team in Atlanta to plan and execute Design-Build projects. You will be responsible for overseeing all commercial aspects of our projects from inception through to completion. You will play a crucial role in identifying and managing risks negotiating project agreements ensuring profitability and fostering strong client relationships.

Role Accountabilities:

• Review and propose revisions to RFPs Teaming Agreements NDAs Joint Venture Agreements and other types of contract the negotiation drafting and administration of contracts with clients joint venture partners subcontractors and suppliers collaborating with legal counsel as needed.

• Identify and assess project risks related to commercial aspects including contractual structure and obligations payment terms and insurance requirements. Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements related to commercial activities such as subcontracting and procurement.

• Establish deploy and oversee Change Management and Claims administration including:

• Developing and drafting Project Change Management Plans based on contractual requirements providing project teams with step-by-step directions and deadlines for when potential changes or claims arise;

• Investigating and gathering documentation necessary to substantiate potential claims in coordination with Project Controls and technical teams;

• Drafting formal correspondence related to changes claims or any other commercial matters.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients joint venture partners and subcontractors regarding commercial matters. Build and maintain strong relationships understand client needs and ensure timely resolution of issues to enhance project success.

• Coordinate with technical teams to assist in the preparation of bids and proposals for Design-Build projects.

• Manage subcontractor/subconsultant relationships. Monitor subcontractor adherence to contractual obligations and advise project management regarding commercial approach if issues arise drafting formal correspondence when necessary.

• Work closely with Project Controls to ensure alignment with commercial strategies and objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in commercial management contract negotiation and financial oversight within the construction or engineering industry ideally with exposure to design-build projects.
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance Engineering or a related field. JD or relevant advanced degree preferred.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of contract law project finance principles and commercial terms and conditions. Familiarity with commercial considerations for alternative delivery projects including public-private partnerships design-build and progressive design-build preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify risks posed by contract documents including scope and technical provisions as well as the ability to discern contractual rights and advise project teams on strategies for enforcement.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients subcontractors and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management and project controls software.
• Experience performing schedule delay analysis preferred but not mandatory

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You do meaningful work and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $60. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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