Project & Commercial Management Associate

Arup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Project and Commercial Manager to join our growing PPM team. You will support owner-side project management commissions and Arup-led design delivery projects, helping clients and project teams plan, govern and deliver projects from inception through completion.

The role offers variety and growth, requiring a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 3-5 years' related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in project management, project controls, commercial management, construction management or a related field.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, construction or professional services projects.
• Understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using project management, collaboration, reporting or scheduling tools.
• A collaborative mindset, curiosity to learn and a desire to build a long-term career in project and program management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is a must. Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and Primavera P6 are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, management and delivery of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Directors in managing scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Support owner-side project management commissions and multidisciplinary design delivery projects.
• Coordinate project teams, stakeholders, specialist consultants and technical disciplines.
• Assist with project governance activities, workshops, client meetings and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare project management plans, progress reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Maintain action logs, decision registers, risk registers and project performance reporting.
• Support project financial management, forecasting and budgeting activities.
• Assist with project controls activities, including progress tracking, schedule reviews and performance reporting.
• Support commercial management, contract administration, change management and risk management processes.
• Contribute to proposals, pursuits and business development activities where appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arup in San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Project and Commercial Manager to join our growing PPM team. You will support owner-side project management commissions and Arup-led design delivery projects, helping clients and project teams plan, govern and deliver projects from inception through completion.

The role offers variety and growth, requiring a Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 3-5 years' related experience.