Design Commercial Lead - Risk & Contracts

DLR Group; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Flex spending

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to shape risk and commercial strategy across our design projects. You will protect commercial integrity, balance design ambition with financial and contractual considerations, and guide teams from concept through construction to successful outcomes.

The role calls for deep contract knowledge, leadership across project delivery phases, and collaboration with clients, managers, and legal counsel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial management experience in design/construction, including large projects over $500M.
• Deep understanding of contract structures, terms, workflows, and risk allocation.
• Ability to assess complex issues, solve problems, and communicate clearly with teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Develop a project-specific risk roadmap at kickoff, aligning contract terms, commercial strategy, and execution plans.
• Identify, communicate, and evaluate commercial, contractual, design, and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with project managers, client leaders, and legal counsel to prepare, negotiate, and manage variations and requests for additional services.
• Deliver guidance that strengthens commercial awareness and supports risk-aware decision-making across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency of commercial execution firmwide.
• Foster collaboration among project teams, commercial leadership, and legal partners while promoting commercial discipline.

Skills

Commercial management

Risk management

Contract negotiation

Project leadership

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a seasoned Commercial Manager to shape risk and commercial strategy across our design projects. You will protect commercial integrity, balance design ambition with financial and contractual considerations, and guide teams from concept through construction to successful outcomes.

The role calls for deep contract knowledge, leadership across project delivery phases, and collaboration with clients, managers, and legal counsel.