Commercial Director Nuclear Infrastructure

Turner-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Houston, TX is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial management and administration of a major nuclear infrastructure expansion project. The role requires guiding contract administration, change management, cost impacts and contractor performance across a complex multi-contractor environment.

The successful candidate will develop and implement commercial strategies, governance, and risk frameworks, while protecting the client's interests and driving project

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive commercial, contracts, cost management, or major project delivery experience.
• Experience leading commercial functions on large-scale construction, infrastructure, energy, or mission-critical projects.
• Proven ability to build and lead multidisciplinary commercial teams.
• Understanding of risk allocation, governance, and contracting models on major capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the integrated commercial function across cost, contracts, procurement, and governance.
• Establish and lead a high-performing commercial organization with recruitment and development.
• Develop and implement commercial strategies and operating models for project delivery.
• Lead development of delivery models, incentive regimes, and risk allocation strategies.
• Oversee cost management activities including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Direct commercial administration of major design, construction, and supplier contracts.
• Lead negotiations with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Cost management

Contracts management

Contract negotiations

Commercial governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership of teams

Progressive Design-Build

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Houston, TX is seeking a Commercial Director to lead the commercial management and administration of a major nuclear infrastructure expansion project. The role requires guiding contract administration, change management, cost impacts and contractor performance across a complex multi-contractor environment.

The successful candidate will develop and implement commercial strategies, governance, and risk frameworks, while protecting the client's interests and driving project