Senior Commercial Lead — Transformative Rail Project

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; New York (NY); In loco; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The role reports into senior project leadership and involves overseeing cost forecasting, contract administration, and strategic negotiation for a landmark infrastructure program in the New York region. The successful candidate will have 15+ years in infrastructure commercial leadership, track record with large contracts, and a deep understanding of

Competenze

• 15+ years of commercial management experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing contracts valued over $500 million.
• Experience with complex public-sector infrastructure programs and alternative delivery methods.
• Proven track record in change management, claims management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement practices, and project delivery methodologies.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement the commercial management strategy for assigned project packages and contracts.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to project leadership regarding contractual rights, obligations, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead commercial teams supporting design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Establish and maintain commercial governance processes, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Manage the administration of major construction, design-build, professional services, and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Lead contract reviews, negotiations, amendments, and commercial closeout activities.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual deliverables and key milestones.
• Oversee project cost forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Monitor project expenditures and commitments to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value-engineering initiatives where appropriate.
• Support project controls teams in maintaining accurate cost and commercial performance data.
• Lead evaluation and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and compensation events.
• Establish robust processes for tracking, pricing, evaluating, and approving changes.
• Ensure timely resolution of commercial impacts arising from design development, site conditions, and construction activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to minimize commercial exposure associated with changes.
• Develop proactive strategies to prevent claims and disputes.
• Manage preparation, evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of contractor and subcontractor claims.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and executive management on high-value or complex disputes.
• Maintain comprehensive records supporting contract administration and claim resolution.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans related to commercial matters.
• Support procurement and project teams in evaluating commercial risks associated with new contracts and procurement activities.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding risk transfer and mitigation strategies.
• Build strong working relationships with project owners, contractors, consultants, funding agencies, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Participate in executive meetings, commercial reviews, and governance forums.
• Support reporting requirements for senior management, public agencies, and funding partners.
• Facilitate collaborative resolution of complex commercial issues among stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop commercial and contract management personnel.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and resource allocation across project commercial functions.

Conoscenze

Commercial management

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, Law, or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

FIDIC/NEC/Design-Build/CM/GC/EPC contracts

Descrizione del lavoro

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The role reports into senior project leadership and involves overseeing cost forecasting, contract administration, and strategic negotiation for a landmark infrastructure program in the New York region. The successful candidate will have 15+ years in infrastructure commercial leadership, track record with large contracts, and a deep understanding of