Commercial & Project Manager — Profit Share

Arup; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Commercial and Project Manager to join our Program, Project and Commercial Management team in Boston. You will support financial management, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across infrastructure and technology programs, collaborating with project controllers, schedulers, and design teams.

You will help maintain WBS, monitor performance against budgets, and assist with change management, invoicing, and subconsultant administration while contributing to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in project controls, commercial management, project management, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of commercial management principles and experience with contracts and contractual requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, cost tracking, and project forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, spreadsheet modeling, and reporting.
• Experience using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred.
• Experience within AEC industries is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or Power Automate is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support project financial management through tracking actual costs, monitoring performance, conducting variance analyses, and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist Commercial Managers and Project Managers in implementing project-specific cost control processes to ensure profitability and achievement of commercial objectives.
• Contribute to budget development, resource planning, contract review, and project cost forecasting activities.
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support project planning, reporting, and controls.
• Track project performance against budgets, prepare financial reporting, and respond to project team inquiries regarding commercial metrics.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and assist with Earned Value (EV) analysis.
• Coordinate with design and technical teams to collect progress information and support project performance reporting.
• Assist in maintaining accurate forecasts and liaise with Finance teams to ensure current project performance reporting.
• Support the administration of change management processes, including maintaining risk and change registers, preparing fee proposals, and processing contract amendments.
• Review client invoice submissions for contractual compliance and assist in monitoring accounts receivable activity.
• Assist with subconsultant management activities, including agreement preparation, cost tracking, invoice review, and payment processing.
• Support Project Managers in the commercial and contract administration of design-build-finance projects from the owner's perspective during both design and construction phases.
• Monitor project progress and support the preparation of project deliverables, including monthly progress reports and client-facing documentation.
• Contribute to the evaluation of change requests and additional scope items by compiling data, reviewing supporting documentation, and assisting with cost and schedule impact assessments.
• Support the preparation of documentation related to delays, relief events, scope modifications, and project allowances for review by senior commercial team members.
• Participate in weekly project coordination meetings and monthly progress meetings with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to support project delivery and commercial discussions.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

Excel

Job description

Arup is seeking a Commercial and Project Manager to join our Program, Project and Commercial Management team in Boston. You will support financial management, cost control, budgeting, and forecasting across infrastructure and technology programs, collaborating with project controllers, schedulers, and design teams.

You will help maintain WBS, monitor performance against budgets, and assist with change management, invoicing, and subconsultant administration while contributing to project