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The Commercial Manager supports Project Managers and Program Managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, focusing on the evaluation and recommendation of strategic contracting considerations, the identification, qualification, evaluation, and selection of contractors, and coordinating the negotiation, implementation, and administration of contractor agreements. Acting in close coordination with Project Managers and Program Managers, the Commercial Manager is responsible for managing the contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, client relations/management, and associated duties to support the successful delivery of EPC, Construction Management, and Program Management projects.
Job Responsibility:
Develop client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items
Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives
Participate in internal and client risk reviews
Develop and improve project plans, templates, and tools, and coordinate document management systems, tools, and trackers
Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, such as commercial management plan, subcontracting plan, procurement plan, and change management plan
Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process, compiling detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection
Coordinate negotiation of contracts and change orders for prime contracts, client contractors, and subcontracts
Lead contract administration activities, including assessing contractor change requests against contract entitlement, managing change management documentation and tracking, analyzing contractor estimates and costs, coordinating the validation of contractor payment claims, monitoring contractor performance against budget and schedule, and supporting the analysis and management of claims and disputes
Develop and improve processes contract administration, such as review of Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and contractor logs
Verify contractor compliance with contract requirements including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs
Support project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and progress tracking
Prepare, review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports. Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required
Oversee prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process
Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements
Review contract documents with project teams to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors including safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule
Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures
Provide mentorship and training to interns, coordinators, and assistant project managers
Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors
Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or applicable experience
Minimum 10 years relevant project experience with experience providing hands-on commercial management of construction contractors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access)
Nice to have:
Experience in the power generation or transmission and distribution industry is preferred
Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred