Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Major Commercial Project
Location: United States – Texas, Austin. Position type: hybrid (3 days per week in office). Possible offices include: New York, NY; Newark, NJ; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Florida; Texas; Phoenix, AZ; Denver, CO; Washington; Lake Oswego, OR; California, etc.

Posted: March 1, 2026.

Job Summary: The Commercial Manager role requires knowledge and understanding of all aspects of commercial management, including contracts, risk, progress planning, cost control, and reporting methodologies to protect and maximize STV financial performance.

Responsibilities

Administer all commercial and contractual matters relating to a specific Project, minimize commercial risk and maximize opportunity through identification and monitoring of potential risks, compilation of potential change orders and claims, and recording and forecasting of cost to accurately understand project performance.

Ensure commercial processes and procedures are adhered to.

Develop a culture of commercial awareness across the project.

In conjunction with the Project Director and Commercial Director, establish a commercial strategy with clear commercial objectives.

Review and respond to all correspondence and meeting records from the Contractor.

Identify commercial risks and opportunities and manage them through to conclusion to minimize STV liability.

Manage the submission of potential change orders in accordance with Project contractual obligations.

Prepare timely sub‑consultant agreements, coordinating scope with the appropriate engineering staff.

Administer sub‑consultant agreements to ensure liabilities are accurate, payments are made in accordance with agreements, and all necessary notices are issued.

Coordinate the management of claims to ensure responses are timely.

Provide accurate Profit and Loss (P‑L) and Cost to Complete (CTC) reports in accordance with STV procedures.

Maintain accurate records.

Develop and encourage direct staff to take responsibility for sections of the project.

Fulfill any other tasks reasonably within the scope of the role.

Competencies

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in large‑scale commercial builder contracting, preferably within the AEC market.

Strong financial background with some understanding of contractual law.

Technical knowledge in commercial, contract and risk management.

Exposure to large engineering and construction projects.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to resolve problems independently and operate efficiently under pressure.

Qualifications

Degree in construction, engineering or related discipline.

Membership of relevant professional body.

Compensation
$133,635.31 – $152,726.06

Benefits

Health insurance, including a Health Savings Account option.

Dental insurance.

Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Transit and Parking where applicable).

Disability insurance.

Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.

401(k) Plan.

Retirement Counseling.

Employee Assistance Program.

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days).

Paid Holidays (9 days).

Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year).

Parental Leave (up to 80 hours).

Continuing Education Program.

Professional Licensure and Society Memberships.

Equal Opportunity Statement
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Application Note
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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