Senior 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 architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them.

We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

• Trains and mentors other Commercial Managers
• Leads other commercial managers
• Manages a portfolio of projects and manages Commercial Managers on those projects
• Implements company processes for commercial management and adjusts processes for specific project needs
• Manages or collaborates with a project team consisting of schedulers, project analysts, document control manager, project accountants and project / commercial management coordinators. May perform these functions on smaller projects
• Implements procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy
• Administers on-going contracts, including compliance with the contract documents for conformance such that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained
• Assists in drafting of subcontracts for architecture, engineering and specialty services. Administers current prime contract and flow down to subcontractors, task orders and modifications. Administer and oversee contract performance by monitoring compliance documents, schedules and deliverables and requirements
• Reviews contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities
• Assists in administering the project risk register
• Assists in contract awareness and change order training for key project staff
• Prepares correspondence and maintains records necessary to document the effective administration of contractual matters
• Makes amendments to contractual documents as required
• Reviews warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are maintained and updated in accordance with the contract and are in compliance with the client's requirements
• Assists Project Controls with respect to contractual implications of change orders, quality control.
• Assists in monitoring schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual deliverables and certifications.
• Understands intricacies of major project delivery types and associated contracts.
• Trains others in relation to commercial risks
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports as required
• 50% travel may be required depending on the needs of the projects
• Collaborates with other business group Commercial Managers as requested to implement enterprise-wide alignment and delivery of commercial management services

• Monitoring Compliance
• Issuing Subcontracts
• Change Management Negotiation and Processing Contract Change Orders
• Implementation of change management procedures and driving procedures throughout project lifecycle
• Development of project specific processes
• Assist…