[Hiring] Senior Commercial Manager @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to be based in New York, NY. The Commercial Manager will oversee the administration and performance of the contract(s). This role ensures effective contract management, compliance, and communication throughout the design phase and contract closeout. The position may require periodic attendance at the Project Office in Atlanta, GA with flexibility for travel and remote work as appropriate.

The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing design management processes while leveraging commercial and contractual expertise to address complex challenges. This role ensures effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, driving alignment between design objectives and business goals to deliver successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer contract(s) ensuring compliance and performance.
• Manage contract modifications, change orders, and claims resolution.
• Serve as primary interface for commercial and contractual challenges during design progression.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support dispute resolution and DRB processes.
• Review invoices and deliverables for compliance with contract terms.
• Coordinate closely with Project Manager and Legal on official contract actions.
• Maintain vital records for audits, grants management, and contract closeout.
• Trend and manage E&O activities and commercial impacts on design packages.
• Prepare weekly performance updates for leadership.
• Lead development and maintenance of project risk registers.
• Support negotiations for contract change orders and variations.
• Manage design issues impacting construction packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 10 years of experience in design management and contract administration or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience and knowledge of commercial and contractual processes in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing complex contracts and resolve disputes effectively.
• Experience in articulating ideas clearly, negotiate agreements, and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Experience analyzing problems, forecast risks, and implement solutions.
• Experience with invoice review, audit support, and grants management.
• Preferred: Legal or advanced commercial experience.
• 15 years of experience in commercial management and contract administration.
• Highway construction industry experience.
• Experience with alternate project delivery methods such as design-build or P3 on major capital design projects.
• Experience with infrastructure design and construction, and contract management experience with working knowledge of construction contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawing interpretations.
• Experience preparing and administering change orders, delay (TIA’s), and impact claims.
• Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
• Results focused and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors for specific initiatives.

Requirements

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 25, 2027.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits.
• Perks, flexible work options, well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.