Strategic Contracts & Commercialization Lead

Jacobs; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Commercialization Professional - Contracts to report directly to the commercialization manager who supports large-scale infrastructure and construction programs.

This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of commercial, contracting, and strategic procurement strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from business case development and sourcing strategy through contract closeout and final commercial settlement.

Qualifications

• Two years or more years of experience in commercial management, contract management, strategic sourcing, procurement, commercialization, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, construction, transportation, energy, industrial, or capital projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing commercial, contracting, and procurement strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Experience managing contract lifecycles, commercial governance, strategic sourcing initiatives, financial controls, and supplier performance programs.
• Experience negotiating complex contracts and managing commercial risk throughout project execution.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders in complex project environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, including Business case development, Commercial strategy and execution planning, Strategic sourcing and procurement planning, Value assessment and realization, Contracting and supplier engagement, Commercial governance and compliance, Contract closeout and financial settlement.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and procurement activities for major contracts, services, and materials.
• Develop category, sourcing, and supplier engagement strategies that deliver best value and support long-term business objectives.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, market conditions, and commercial opportunities to support procurement decision-making.
• Drive supplier competitiveness through market analysis, benchmarking, and procurement optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure sourcing strategies support project delivery requirements.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from procurement planning through contract administration and closeout.
• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, renewals, claims management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Oversee contract compliance, governance processes, and risk management activities.
• Ensure contractual obligations, commercial commitments, and performance requirements are effectively managed and monitored.
• Establish and maintain strong commercial controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Manage commercial budgets, forecasting, accruals, invoicing, and payment processes.
• Monitor financial performance and contract obligations to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs related to supplier performance, contract compliance, cost savings, and value realization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance commercial performance, supplier accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, reduce risks, and improve overall value delivery.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

KPIs

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

Contract management systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Commercialization Professional - Contracts to report directly to the commercialization manager who supports large-scale infrastructure and construction programs.

This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of commercial, contracting, and strategic procurement strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from business case development and sourcing strategy through contract closeout and final commercial settlement.