Senior Commercial Leader for Hudson Tunnel Project

NPAworldwide; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading global consultancy, seeks a Senior Commercial Manager for the Hudson Tunnel Project in the United States. This role focuses on delivering commercial strategy, governance, and controls for a landmark transportation megaproject with substantial federal funding.

You will lead commercial teams across design, procurement, construction and commissioning, manage claims and variations, and work with legal and executive leadership on high-value issues, risk, and budget stewardship.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial management experience on major infrastructure, transportation, tunneling, rail, transit, or heavy civil projects.
• Experience managing contracts valued in excess of $500 million.
• Proven track record in change management, claims management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement practices, and project delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, Design-Build, CM/GC, EPC, or comparable contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual deliverables and key milestones.
• Oversee project cost forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value-engineering initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead evaluation and negotiation of contract variations, change orders, and compensation events.
• Develop proactive strategies to prevent claims and disputes.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and executive management on high-value or complex disputes.
• Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans related to commercial matters.

Skills

Change management

Claims management

Commercial negotiations

Contract administration

Financial analysis

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FIDIC contracts knowledge

NEC contracts knowledge

Scheduling software

Job description

Our client, a leading global consultancy, seeks a Senior Commercial Manager for the Hudson Tunnel Project in the United States. This role focuses on delivering commercial strategy, governance, and controls for a landmark transportation megaproject with substantial federal funding.

You will lead commercial teams across design, procurement, construction and commissioning, manage claims and variations, and work with legal and executive leadership on high-value issues, risk, and budget stewardship.