Commercial Manager

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value.

We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

To provide contractual, commercial, and risk management leadership for the Systems Package of the Red Line Extension (RLE) project, covering design, procurement, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of all systems-related subcontracts.

The Commercial Manager:
Systems ensures contractual alignment between the Systems Project Management Team and the Project Commercial Department
, maintaining coherence across all Systems subcontracts and supporting the Lead Systems Integrator in variation, claim, and interface management.

• Administer, monitor, and enforce the commercial and contractual requirements of all Systems subcontracts (traction power, third rail, signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, track systems, etc.).
• Manage notices, variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOT) in accordance with WVTCP Commercial Governance Procedure.
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate commercial and legal risks specific to system integration and interface activities.
• Maintain complete and traceable correspondence registers and risk logs.

• Support the Lead Systems and Systems Engineering team in assessing commercial impacts of design changes, FAT/SAT results, and testing sequences.
• Coordinate with Project Controls to align valuation, schedule impact, and cost exposure.
• Prepare or review justifications for PCOs and Change Orders before submission to the Project Commercial Manager
  .

• Draft and issue subcontract correspondence and notices to protect WVTCP contractual entitlements.
• Review and validate subcontractor invoices, progress claims, and supporting documentation prior to approval.
• Manage the settlement and close-out of Systems subcontracts in compliance with JV procedures.

• Report commercial status, variations, and risks within the Systems scope to both the Systems Manager and Project Commercial Manager
  .
• Ensure alignment with JV templates, numbering systems, and approval workflows for PCOs, COs, and Claims.
• Support corporate reporting (monthly dashboards, risk reviews, cost-to-complete updates).

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Law, or Construction Management.
• 10-15 years of experience in commercial management or contract administration of major rail, metro, or infrastructure Design & Build projects
  .
• Demonstrated expertise in railway or transit systems
  : traction power, signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, trackwork, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of system integration, testing, and commissioning processes and their contractual implications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Design-Build or Joint Venture projects exceeding USD 200M.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and technical-commercial report writing skills.
• Familiarity with CMiC
  , Primavera
  , and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or equivalent tools.
• Fluency in English (written and oral);
  French or Spanish an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• $140,000-$160,000
• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.

• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Professional Development & Training
• Health and Wellness Spending Account

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran