Senior Commercial Manager for Major Infrastructure Project

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in the United States. You will lead commercial strategy, manage contracts, and direct cost forecasting and risk assessment for a high-profile infrastructure program.

The role requires 15+ years in commercial management on major infra projects, experience with large contracts (> $500 million), and familiarity with FIDIC/NEC or comparable frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, business, finance, law, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Cost forecasting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Public infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction mgmt, or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to support the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project in the United States. You will lead commercial strategy, manage contracts, and direct cost forecasting and risk assessment for a high-profile infrastructure program.

The role requires 15+ years in commercial management on major infra projects, experience with large contracts (> $500 million), and familiarity with FIDIC/NEC or comparable frameworks.