Area Commercial Manager

Area Commercial Manager

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life.

We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks.

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Position Overview:

The Area Commercial Manager/Deputy Project Manager will partner and collaborate with Project Managers to oversee contracts, manage change processes, and provide support across multiple business groups. This role requires strong organizational skills, confident writing skills, and the ability to manage various priorities among teams. The Area Commercial Manager/Deputy Project Manager will drive proactive marketing support for higher-risk projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and risk mitigation efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Managers to administer contracts and drive successful change management.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Produce and transmit project documentation.
• Draft contract summaries for business groups and PMs.
• Drive loss prevention Attending Marketing Meeting to support Risk management and Risk Mitigation for high-profile projects.
• Perform data analysis and tracking for commercial performance.
• Monitor risk management activities and maintain risk registers.
• Develop, store, and communicate documentation for project startup, execution, and close-out.
• Create a client profile based on the history of risk and losses
• Ability to concisely explain and present complex contractual issues to Executive leadership, along with a proposed solution to manage the contract over time.
• Collaborate across multiple business groups.
• Circulate and update risk registers.
• Participate in monthly Area project Reviews and Critical Project Reviews
• Follow up on risk action items.
• Contract Management
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations.
• Assist in preparing subcontracts.
• Draft and process change orders in collaboration with technical teams.
• Support contract close-out activities.
• Maintain master contract organization within the area.
• Organize and deliver training for change management and contract administration.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and strategic mindset.
• Coordinate effectively with diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design build experience
• Ability to do low code programming is a plus (e.g. Quick Base)
• Experience in claims which may include claims defense, claim production, claim negotiation/resolution, and claim prevention
• Experience and/or working knowledge of negotiation of contracts for architecture/engineering projects

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in Architecture/ Engineering, Design-Build, P3, project management, or project controls environment
• Entry level positions are possible with a bachelor's degree in architecture, business, law or equivalent
• Ability to work well in a high performing team structure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter; good communication and people skills
• Must be committed to quality and improvement and promoting HDR's values

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment:
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black,…