Senior Commercial Manager

Armand Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Armand Corporation is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee commercial, contractual, financial, and risk-management activities for the Hudson Tunnel Project, a major transportation infrastructure program in North America.

The role requires extensive experience in contract administration, cost control, change management, and governance, advising senior leadership and coordinating with legal, controls, procurement, and project teams to deliver scope, schedule, quality, safety and budget

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of commercial management experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing contracts valued in excess of $500 million.
• Familiarity with public-sector programs and alternative delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the commercial management strategy for assigned packages and contracts.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to project leadership on rights, obligations, risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial teams across design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Lead contract reviews, amendments and commercial closeout.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Armand Corporation is seeking an accomplished Senior Commercial Manager to support the Hudson Tunnel Project, one of the largest and most complex transportation infrastructure programs in North America. This senior leadership position will oversee the commercial, contractual, financial, and risk-management activities associated with major design and construction packages throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Commercial Manager will provide strategic leadership in contract administration, cost control, change management, commercial risk, claims avoidance and resolution, and commercial governance. Working closely with project executives, construction and engineering teams, procurement, legal counsel, project controls, and other key stakeholders, the successful candidate will safeguard the project's commercial interests while supporting successful delivery of scope, schedule, quality, safety, and budget objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive commercial and contract-management experience on large-scale transportation, heavy civil, rail, tunnel, or other complex infrastructure programs, with demonstrated expertise managing high-value construction contracts, negotiating changes, evaluating claims, mitigating commercial risk, and advising senior project leadership on critical commercial matters.

If selected, candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades, including academic degree, before time of interview. Information provided is handled with discretion and will be used purely for benefit of employment with various government agency clients and associated background checks.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

• 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.

Contract Administration

• 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.

Cost Management & Financial Control

• 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.

Change Management

• 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.

Claims & Dispute Resolution

• 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.

Risk Management

• 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.

Stakeholder Management

• 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.

Team Leadership

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15+ years of commercial management experience on major infrastructure, transportation, tunneling, rail, transit, or heavy civil projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts valued in excess of $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.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement practices, and project delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, Design‑Build, CM/GC, EPC, or comparable contract frameworks.
• Familiarity with project controls, cost management systems, scheduling, and earned value reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen with advanced financial and analytical capabilities.