Senior Commercial Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Build strong working relationships…