Commercial Management Coordinator

HDR; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering and architecture firm committed to inclusive, high‑performing teams. The Commercial Management Coordinator role supports contract management, document control, risk management and project accounting to help projects run smoothly and on budget.

Based in Boston, MA, the position may require travel up to 10% and offers the opportunity to work with industry‑leading professionals on complex design‑build projects in the power sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Architecture/Engineering, Design-Build, P3, project management, or project controls.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, business, law or equivalent (entry level possible).
• Able to work well in a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with good communication and people skills.
• Committed to HDR's values and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports.
• Assist in document production and transmission.
• Assist in drafting contracts.
• Assist in data analysis and tracking.
• Assist in startup, execution, and close-out documentation development, storage and communication.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.
• Assist in preparing Subcontracts and processing change orders.
• Participate in Monthly Project Reviews for risk management.
• Assist with onboarding team members.
• Coordinate with Project Controls Manager on Schedule.

Skills

Communication

Low code programming

Contract negotiation

Design‑build experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (architecture, business, law)

Tools

QuickBase

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?

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

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.

The Commercial Management Coordinator is responsible for the completion of tasks as delegated by the Senior Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager, or Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing weekly and monthly reports as required
• Assists in document production and transmission
• Assists in drafting contracts
• Assists in data analysis and tracking
• Assists in project startup, execution, and close out documentation development, storage and communication
• Other tasks as assigned
• Up to 10% travel may be required depending on the needs of the projects

Contract Management

• Monitoring Compliance
• Assist in Preparing Subcontracts
• Assist in Processing Contract Change Orders
• Assist in Contract Close-Out

Risk Management

• Circulate Risk Register for Updates
• Participate in Monthly Project Reviews

Document Control

• Verify Compliance
• Assist with Onboarding Team Members

Dispute Resolution

• Assist with Monitoring Claims Issues
• Review Supporting Documents for Impacts on Firm Fixed Fee Consultants or Subcontractor Infractions

Project Accounting

• Support Internal and External Invoicing
• Review Reimbursable Expenses

Scheduling

• Coordinate with Project Controls Manager on Schedule

Issues/Impacts

• Attend Schedule Report Outs and Assist with

Identification of Design Team Risks

• Assist with Schedule Adjustments for Change Orders

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
• Preference given to local candidates

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work everyday.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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.)

{Boston, MA}: $93,408 - $133,440

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston

Industry: Power

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Commercial Management

Job Posting: Aug 3, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affidant Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.