Senior Commercial Lead

HNTB; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring and support from experienced staff

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in South Carolina seeks an experienced project manager to oversee communication and document control across various delivery projects. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in project management and contract negotiation. Responsibilities include managing project communications, assisting in dispute resolutions, and auditing processes. Successful candidates should be detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and able to thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in project management or contract negotiation.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage communication and document control for project delivery.
• Assist in dispute resolution and provide litigation support.
• Conduct administrative audits and mentor the project team.

Skills

Project management

Contract negotiation

Customer service

Detail oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

What We're Looking For

Interfacing within the Program Management Team made up of a planning, engineering, procurement, legal, project controls, and construction teams working on various Alternative Delivery Projects (DB, DBF, DBFM, DBFOM, CMGC). Key focus will include managing the flow of communication and accountability regarding document control of RFQs, SOQs, RFPs, proposal submittals, RFIs, disputes, etc. while coordinating with technical experts and facilitating the process of developing and recommending strategies and solutions for project challenges. As a key member of a team in the development and/or administration of agreements between an infrastructure owner and design and construction providers (Projects often utilize alternative delivery methods such as design-build or some other form of public private partnerships) this person will participate in a wide variety of meetings - client meetings, proposer meetings, design charrettes, and contractor meetings. In those meetings this role will typically act as a representative for the owner as part of the program or project management team.

We are looking for self‑motivated individuals who can deliver stellar service to our clients through the alternative delivery process by applying expertise in support of resolving project issues, including the analysis of and application of contract provisions. Candidates should be intellectually curious and not afraid to ask questions. Customer service skills and ability to talk comfortably with executives are a must. Candidates must be detail oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where things can and will change quickly.

What You’ll Do

• Provides commercial support on resolving project issues, including application of contract provisions, working with technical and legal experts, and making recommendations for strategies and solutions for resolution. Draft and co‑draft technical memos, policy papers, and issue analysis codifying recommendations, contract position taken, or resolution documents.
• Reviews correspondence works with various members of the project team and the owner to develop responses and propose and draft responses.
• Oversees the project team’s review of technical and administrative submittal responses, participates in meetings, reviews reports and minutes, and coordinates project communication utilizing a variety of methods.
• Assists in the resolution of potential change orders, change orders, dispute resolution, and provides claims, formal dispute, and litigation support.
• Performs administrative audits, including both process and product audits. Identifies procedural noncompliance and nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and necessary corrective and preventative actions.
• Reviews and audits of subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions and subcontracting procedures.
• Mentors and trains the project team on general principles of contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements, proper communication and documentation, and risks and liabilities related to project roles and responsibilities.
• Makes recommendation for revisions to contract policies, strategies, and provisions, and revise or draft corresponding contract provisions. Recommendations are in written report format.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Legal Studies or related field.
• 15 years of project management, contract drafting & negotiation, construction claims resolution or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and reviewing legal documents (MOUs, IGAs, RFQs, SOQs, RFPs, Proposals, Contractor Correspondence, etc.)
• Experience assisting in procurements by developing and reviewing proposer correspondence (Letters, Question Reponses, etc.)
• Experience in the design and construction industry for infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Certifications/Licenses: member of a State Bar.
• Juris Doctor Degree and two years of project management, contract drafting and negotiation, construction claims resolution or similar experience.
• Involves complex document interpretation, analysis, problem solving, and communication.
• Project leadership role requiring engagement with and providing direction to all other project managers and staff.
• Provides support on resolving project issues, including application of contract provisions, working with technical experts, and making recommendations for strategies and solutions for resolution. Drafts and co‑d…
• Reviews correspondence, work with various members of the project team and the owner to develop responses and propose and draft responses.
• Oversees the project team’s review of technical and administrative submittal responses, participates in meetings, reviews reports and minutes, and coordinates project communication utilizing a variety of methods.
• Assists in the resolution of potential change orders, change orders, dispute resolution, and provide claims, formal dispute, and litigation support.
• Performs administrative audits, including both process and product audits. Identifies procedural noncompliance and nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and necessary corrective and preventative actions.
• Reviews and audits of subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions and subcontracting procedures.
• Mentors and trains the project team on contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements, proper communication and documentation, and risks and liabilities related to project roles and responsibilities.
• Makes recommendation for revisions to contract policies, strategies, and provisions, and revise or draft corresponding contract provisions. Recommendations are in written report format.
• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and proactiveness in mitigating risks and recognizing resolutions.
• Decision making ability that may have an impact on policies, procedures or the achievement of strategic goals, projects costs and risk exposure.
• Excellent writing, editing, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Locations: Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Macon, GA; Nashville, TN (City Center); North Charleston, SC; Savannah, GA.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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