Commercialization Professional - Contracts

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Commercialization Professional - Contracts to report directly to the commercialization manager who supports large-scale infrastructure and construction programs.

This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of commercial, contracting, and strategic procurement strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from business case development and sourcing strategy through contract closeout and final commercial settlement.

Qualifications

• Two years or more years of experience in commercial management, contract management, strategic sourcing, procurement, commercialization, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, construction, transportation, energy, industrial, or capital projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing commercial, contracting, and procurement strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience managing contract lifecycles, commercial governance, strategic sourcing initiatives, financial controls, and supplier performance programs.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing commercial risk throughout project execution.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders in complex project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, including Business case development, Commercial strategy and execution planning, Strategic sourcing and procurement planning, Value assessment and realization, Contracting and supplier engagement, Commercial governance and compliance, Contract closeout and financial settlement.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement activities for major contracts, services, and materials.
• Develop category, sourcing, and supplier engagement strategies that deliver best value and support long-term business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, market conditions, and commercial opportunities to support procurement decision-making.
• Drive supplier competitiveness through market analysis, benchmarking, and procurement optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure sourcing strategies support project delivery requirements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from procurement planning through contract administration and closeout.
• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, renewals, claims management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Oversee contract compliance, governance processes, and risk management activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations, commercial commitments, and performance requirements are effectively managed and monitored.
• Establish and maintain strong commercial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Manage commercial budgets, forecasting, accruals, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Monitor financial performance and contract obligations to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs related to supplier performance, contract compliance, cost savings, and value realization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance commercial performance, supplier accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, reduce risks, and improve overall value delivery.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

KPIs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Contract management systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we are seeking an experienced Commercialization Professional - Contracts to report directly to the commercialization manager who supports large-scale infrastructure and construction programs.

This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of commercial, contracting, and strategic procurement strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from business case development and sourcing strategy through contract closeout and final commercial settlement.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted commercial advisor, driving contract excellence, supplier performance, procurement effectiveness, and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to the successful delivery of strategic business and project outcomes.

Preference will be given to candidates willing to commute to the office in Columbus, OH or who are willing to travel up to 50% of the time to client sites.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Develop and implement commercial and procurement strategies that support project objectives, schedule commitments, and financial targets.
• Lead commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, including
  • Business case development
  • Commercial strategy and execution planning
  • Strategic sourcing and procurement planning
  • Value assessment and realization
  • Contracting and supplier engagement
  • Commercial governance and compliance
  • Contract closeout and financial settlement
• Ensure commercial objectives align with organizational priorities, project requirements, and client expectations.

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement activities for major contracts, services, and materials.
• Develop category, sourcing, and supplier engagement strategies that deliver best value and support long‑term business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, market conditions, and commercial opportunities to support procurement decision‑making.
• Drive supplier competitiveness through market analysis, benchmarking, and procurement optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure sourcing strategies support project delivery requirements.

Contract Management & Commercial Governance

• Manage the full contract lifecycle from procurement planning through contract administration and closeout.
• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, renewals, claims management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Oversee contract compliance, governance processes, and risk management activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations, commercial commitments, and performance requirements are effectively managed and monitored.
• Establish and maintain strong commercial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.

Financial Oversight & Performance Management

• Manage commercial budgets, forecasting, accruals, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Monitor financial performance and contract obligations to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier performance, contract compliance, cost savings, and value realization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance commercial performance, supplier accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, reduce risks, and improve overall value delivery.

Here's what you'll need

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; or a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Operations Management, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Two years or more years of experience in commercial management, contract management, strategic sourcing, procurement, commercialization, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, construction, transportation, energy, industrial, or capital projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing commercial, contracting, and procurement strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience managing contract lifecycles, commercial governance, strategic sourcing initiatives, financial controls, and supplier performance programs.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing commercial risk throughout project execution.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders in complex project environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial, contractual, and procurement acumen.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, category management, and contract administration.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and value realization initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with contract management systems, procurement platforms, and financial reporting tools.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $98,900.00 to $167,625.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 24, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.