Commercial Manager

Role Description
Arcadis seeks a

Commercial Manager

to join the Major Projects team in Atlanta to plan and execute Design‑Build projects. The role involves overseeing all commercial aspects from inception through to completion, managing risks, negotiating agreements, ensuring profitability, and maintaining client relationships.

Accountabilities

Review and propose revisions to RFPs, Teaming Agreements, NDAs, Joint Venture Agreements, and other contract documents; lead negotiation, drafting, and administration with clients, partners, subcontractors, and suppliers, collaborating with legal counsel as needed.

Identify and assess project risks related to commercial aspects, including contractual structure, obligations, payment terms and insurance requirements; develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements related to commercial activities such as subcontracting and procurement.

Establish, deploy, and oversee change management and claims administration, including:

Developing and drafting Project Change Management Plans based on contractual requirements; providing project teams with step‑by‑step directions and deadlines for potential changes or claims.

Investigating and gathering documentation needed to substantiate potential claims, coordinating with Project Controls and technical teams.

Drafting formal correspondence related to changes, claims, or any other commercial matters.

Serve as primary point of contact for clients, joint‑venture partners, and subcontractors regarding commercial matters; build and maintain strong relationships, understand client needs, and ensure timely resolution of issues to enhance project success.

Coordinate with technical teams to assist in the preparation of bids and proposals for Design‑Build projects.

Manage subcontractor/subconsultant relationships; monitor adherence to contractual obligations; advise project management on commercial approach if issues arise; draft formal correspondence when necessary.

Work closely with Project Controls to ensure alignment with commercial strategies and objectives.

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, and financial oversight within the construction or engineering industry, ideally with exposure to design‑build projects.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field; JD or relevant advanced degree preferred.

Key Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of contract law, project finance principles, and commercial terms and conditions; familiarity with commercial considerations for alternative delivery projects (public‑private partnerships, design‑build, progressive design‑build) preferred.

Excellent analytical skills, able to identify risks posed by contract documents, discern contractual rights, and advise project teams on enforcement strategies.

Effective communication and negotiation skills; ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with project management and project controls software.

Experience performing schedule delay analysis preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits
Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits such as wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary
The salary range for this position is $112,640‑168,960. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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