Area Commercial Manager

HDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,624 - 122,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is looking for an Area Commercial Manager/Deputy Project Manager in Denver, CO. In this role, you will partner with Project Managers, oversee contracts, and manage change processes across multiple business groups.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience in architecture/engineering and a bachelor’s degree, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, with competitive compensation of $85,624.00 to $122,320.00.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Architecture/Engineering, Design-Build, or project management.
• Ability to work well in a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to administer contracts and drive successful change management.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Drive loss prevention and monitor risk management activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confident writing skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, business, law or equivalent

Tools

Low-code programming tools

Job description

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Position Overview

The Area Commercial Manager/Deputy Project Manager will partner and collaborate with Project Managers to oversee contracts, manage change processes, and provide support across multiple business groups. This role requires strong organizational skills, confident writing skills, and the ability to manage various priorities among teams. The Area Commercial Manager/Deputy Project Manager will drive proactive marketing support for higher‑risk projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and risk mitigation efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to administer contracts and drive successful change management.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Produce and transmit project documentation.
• Draft contract summaries for business groups and PMs.
• Drive loss prevention.
• Attend Marketing Meetings to support risk management and risk mitigation for high‑profile projects.
• Perform data analysis and tracking for commercial performance.
• Monitor risk management activities and maintain risk registers.
• Develop, store, and communicate documentation for project startup, execution, and close‑out.
• Create a client profile based on the history of risk and losses.
• Concisely explain and present complex contractual issues to executive leadership, along with a proposed solution to manage the contract over time.
• Collaborate across multiple business groups.
• Circulate and update risk registers.
• Participate in monthly Area project reviews and critical project reviews.
• Follow up on risk action items.
• Contract management.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist in preparing subcontracts.
• Draft and process change orders in collaboration with technical teams.
• Support contract close‑out activities.
• Maintain master contract organization within the area.
• Organize and deliver training for change management and contract administration.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and strategic mindset.
• Coordinate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design‑build experience.
• Ability to do low‑code programming is a plus (e.g., QuickBase).
• Experience in claims which may include claims defense, claim production, claim negotiation/resolution, and claim prevention.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of negotiation of contracts for architecture/engineering projects.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Architecture/Engineering, Design‑Build, P3, project management, or project controls environment.
• Entry‑level positions are possible with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, business, law or equivalent.
• Ability to work well in a high‑performing team structure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑starter; good communication and people skills.
• Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR’s values.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $85,624.00 – $122,320.00