Commercial Manager

HDR, Inc.; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Commercial Manager within the Transportation Business Group to lead contract administration, risk management, and project accounting for multiple projects. You will oversee subcontracting, change orders, and performance documentation to ensure alignment with contract requirements.

Responsibilities include drafting and administering contracts, monitoring risk, and supporting project controls and scheduling. Occasional travel up to 50% in the Mid-Atlantic region may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management and administration on architecture/engineering projects.
• Proven ability to draft or review subcontracts and amendments.
• Strong negotiation and risk-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage or coordinate a project team including schedulers, analysts, document control, and project accountants.
• Oversee contract administration to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Draft subcontracts and administer prime contracts and flow-downs.
• Monitor change orders, claims, warranties, and risk registers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on contract performance.
• Support project controls and scheduling with contractual insights.
• Travel up to 50% as project needs require.

Skills

Alternative delivery

Design-build

Contract negotiation

Claims defense/production

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
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. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
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.

Commercial Manager Responsibilities

• 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. Administers and oversees 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.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports as required.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Other tasks as assigned
• 50% travel may be required depending on the needs of the projects

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the items listed below:

Contract Management

• Monitoring Compliance
• Issuing Subcontracts
• Change Management Negotiation and Processing Contract Change Orders
• Implementation of change management procedures and driving procedures throughout project lifecycle
• Assistance in claims resolution
• Contract Close-Out

Risk Management

• Developing and Monitoring Risk Register and Attend Status Meetings
• Identify Potential Risks
• Develop mitigation plans with the project team
• Participate in Monthly Project Reviews

Document Control

• Verify Compliance
• Develop procedures in accordance with contractual requirements
• Onboard Team Members
• Lead project process preparation

Dispute Resolution

• Monitor and Report on any Claims
• Develop Back Charges/Impacts for Firm Fixed Fee Consultants or Subcontractor Infractions

Project Accounting

• Review and Comment on Cost Model/Estimate Logic
• Support Internal and External Invoicing
• Review Reimbursable Expenses
• Identify Gaps Between Actual Cost and Projections and Reconcile with PM

Scheduling

• Collaborate the Project Controls Manager on Schedule Issues/Impacts
• Attend Weekly Schedule meetings and Identify Design Team Risks
• Review Schedule Adjustments for Change Orders

Preferred Qualifications

• Alternative delivery / Design build experience
• Experience working with Contractors
• 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 candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area