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The Senior Commercial Manager is responsible for working with the management team to review our work for compliance with the terms and conditions of prime and subcontracts, assisting in negotiating the terms and conditions of contracts, and documenting and agreeing to changes or amendments that may arise during the implementation or execution or other project duties as delegated by the Project Manager. The Senior Commercial Manager, working with the Project manager is responsible for staffing and commercial management implementation on the projects they are assigned.  Senior Commercial Manager will provide guidance and assistance to Project Executives and Project Managers on contract matters. The following job description describes the responsibilities of the Senior Commercial Manger on projects on which they are assigned: 
 

• Trains and mentors other Commercial Managers
• Leads other commercial managers
• Manages a portfolio of projects and manages Commercial Managers on those projects
• Implements company processes for commercial management and adjusts processes for specific project needs
• Manages or collaborates with a project team consisting of schedulers, project analysts, document control manager, project accountants and project / commercial management coordinators. May perform these functions on smaller projects
• Implements procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy
• Administers on-going contracts, including compliance with the contract documents for conformance such that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained
• Assists in drafting of subcontracts for architecture, engineering and specialty services. Administers current prime contract and flow down to subcontractors, task orders and modifications. Administer and oversee contract performance by monitoring compliance documents, schedules and deliverables and requirements
• Reviews contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities
• Assists in administering the project risk register
• Assists in contract awareness and change order training for key project staff
• Prepares correspondence and maintains records necessary to document the effective administration of contractual matters
• Makes amendments to contractual documents as required
• Reviews warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are maintained and updated in accordance with the contract and are in compliance with the client's requirements
• Assists Project Controls with respect to contractual implications of change orders, quality control.
• Assists in monitoring schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables and certifications.
• Understands intricacies of major project delivery types and associated contracts.
• Trains others in relation to commercial risks
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports as required
• 50% travel may be required depending on the needs of the projects
• Collaborates with other business group Commercial Managers as requested to implement enterprise-wide alignment and delivery of commercial management services

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the items listed below: 
Contract Management 
1. Monitoring Compliance 
2. Issuing Subcontracts 
3. Change Management Negotiation and Processing Contract Change Orders 
4. Implementation of change management procedures and driving procedures throughout project lifecycle 
5. Development of project specific processes 
6. Assistance in claims resolution 
7. Contract Close-Out 
Risk Management 
1. Developing and Monitoring Risk Register and Attend Status Meetings 
2. Identify Potential Risks 
3. Develop mitigation plans with the project team 
4. Participate in Monthly Project Reviews  
Document Control 
1. Verify Compliance 
2. Develop procedures in accordance with contractual requirements 
3. Onboard Team Members 
4. Lead project process preparation 
Dispute Resolution   
1. Monitor and Report on any Claims 
2. Develop Back Charges/Impacts for Firm Fixed Fee Consultants or Subcontractor Infractions 
3. Assist in claim quantification/development 
4. Coordinate with Legal Team on Discovery and Negotiations 
Project Accounting 
1. Review and Comment on Cost Model/Estimate Logic 
2. Support Internal and External Invoicing 
3. Update Chargeable Cost Exhibit 
4. Identify Gaps Between Actual Cost and Projections and Reconcile with PM 
Scheduling 
1. Collaborate the Project Controls Manager on Schedule Issues/Impacts 
2. Attend Weekly Schedule meetings and Identify Design Team Risks 
3. Review Schedule Adjustments for Change Orders 

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Keywords: Senior Commercial Manager, contract management, risk management, dispute resolution, project accounting, Alternative delivery, design build

Preferred Qualifications 
 

• Alternative Delivery / Design build experience
• Experience working with Contractors
• Advanced degree in business or equivalent