Commercial Management Coordinator

HDR, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Commercial Management Coordinator in California to partner with Project/Program Managers on contract and financial management for water infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with schedulers, analysts, document control, and project accountants to ensure effective contract administration and timely deliverables. The role emphasizes helping manage subcontracts, reviewing proposals for conflicts, and tracking project financials to stay within scope, budget, and

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

Responsibilities

• Support Project/Program Managers to administer on-going contracts
• Support monitoring of contract documents and reviews for conformance
• Lead and/or support preparation of subcontracts for engineering, planning, and specialty services
• Review proposals and contract documents with a focus on identifying and minimizing conflicts and ambiguities
• Prepare correspondence and maintain records to document the effective administration of contractual matters
• Assist Project/Program Managers to identify contractual implications of change orders and quality control conformance
• Monitor schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables
• Lead and/or support development of weekly and monthly project progress/status reports
• Track financial aspects of projects and ensure work is within scope, budget, and schedule

Skills

Project management experience

Self-starter; good communication

Team collaboration

Quality-focused

Work under pressure

Multiple projects experience

Education

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

Tools

Accounting Software

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.

Step into a role where your impact is felt every day at HDR, a company driven by employee ownership, collaboration, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place. As a Commercial Management Coordinator, you'll be a trusted partner helping shape complex, high-impact water infrastructure projects that strengthen California's water reliability, sustainability, and resilience for the communities that depend on them. This is an opportunity to bring your judgment and initiative to an environment that values your voice, supports your growth, and empowers you to contribute to meaningful projects. You will support Project and Program Managers by providing guidance and assistance related to contract and financial management.

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

• Support Project Management related mentoring and training activities.
• Collaborate with a project team consisting of schedulers, project analysts, document control manager, project accountants and project coordinators.
• Support Project/Program Managers to administer on-going contracts.
• Support monitoring of contract documents and reviews for conformance.
• Lead and/or support preparation of subcontracts for engineering, planning, and specialty services.
• Review proposals and contract documents with a focus on identifying and minimizing conflicts and ambiguities.
• Prepare correspondence and work with project coordinators and accountants to maintain records necessary to document the effective administration of contractual matters.
• Assist Project/Program Managers to identify contractual implications of change orders and quality control conformance.
• Monitor schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables and certifications.
• Lead and/or support development of weekly and monthly project progress/status reports.
• Track financial aspects of projects and work with Project/Program Managers to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Support Project/Program Managers in a proactive and responsive manner.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contract and risk management experience
• Familiarity with Accounting Software
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time

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 every day.

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. Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions.

The expected compensation range for this position is $85,624.00 - $122,320.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Primary Location: United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations: United States-California-Sacramento

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Program Management

Job Posting: Sep 30, 2026