Commercial Project Manager 1

Aleron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a Commercial Project Manager to partner with cross-functional teams and oversee the commercial and financial success of complex projects. You will help manage project controls, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration from start to finish.

The role focuses on optimizing profitability, cash flow, and stakeholder relationships while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial project management, project controls, finance, or project administration experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial project activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Partner with Project Managers to optimize project profitability, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate contract administration, claims management, and commercial issue resolution with customers and stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support subcontractor and partner selection while representing the project in meetings.
• Lead and mentor commercial project team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and ethical business practices.
• Drive process improvements while managing multiple small to medium-sized projects or sub-projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Project Manager 1

Location: Houston, TX.

Employment Type: Temp (3 Months)

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $40.71/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week 1st Shift

About the Opportunity:

• We're seeking a Commercial Project Manager to partner with cross-functional project teams and oversee the commercial and financial success of complex projects. In this role, you'll help manage project controls, financial performance, contract administration, risk management, and stakeholder relationships while supporting project delivery from start to finish.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Manage commercial project activities, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Partner with Project Managers to optimize project profitability, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
• Coordinate contract administration, claims management, and commercial issue resolution with customers and project stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support subcontractor and partner selection while representing the project in internal and external meetings.
• Lead and mentor commercial project team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and ethical business practices.
• Drive process improvements while managing multiple small to medium-sized projects or sub-projects.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of commercial project management, project controls, finance, or project administration experience.

What Sets You Apart:

• Manages small projects of low complexity or higher.
• Thorough professional know-how in one Sub Job Family, based on practical experience and theoretical foundation.
• Focus on applying and expanding acquired knowledge base.
• Application of knowledge in increasingly both broader professional and managerial context.
• Basic level of professional judgment competence.
• Improves processes within specialized area.
• Impacts team results

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.