Commercial Manager - Pacific

Commercial Manager - Pacific

The Commercial Manager - Pacific will be responsible supporting the project management teams in CDM Constructors' Pacific region, primarily projects in California. The role will support negotiation, setup, and implementation of all contracts necessary for a successful project, as well as communications with the client and with subcontractors and suppliers. The position will also evaluate project risks, and support transfer and / or mitigation of such risks where possible.

Contract Administration and Management

The candidate must understand and be knowledgeable in project delivery systems, contracting strategies, and typical contract forms and terms. The role will provide training to the project teams on contract requirements and key clauses. Support provided to the project teams on contract compliance for key projects, as well as managing and tracking notices across key projects.

Client Contract Management

In early involvement, the role will support negotiation of the client contract. Support the project team through execution of the project, and manage to the contract requirements. This position will assist the project team in drafting notices to the client, and responses to client notices, as well as supporting other communications and messaging to the client. Manage and track all notices and responses to and from the client.

Subcontractor Management

This position will assist the project team and procurement team in managing subcontractors and suppliers, including negotiation of subcontracts, and management of subcontractor performance to the requirements of the subcontracts and client contract. Provide training as necessary to the project teams on key subcontract terms. Assist in drafting notices to subcontractors, responses to subcontractor notices, including management and tracking of such correspondence.

Risk Management

Support the project teams in identifying and evaluating project risks, and risk mitigation strategies. Assist the project team in developing and maintaining a project risk register.

Claim Management

Early support for claims and disputes on the project. Identify contractual requirements to maintain and prosecute claims, and assist project team in managing to those requirements. Ensure that proper documentation is developed and maintained for claims.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree. 5 years of related experience. Domestic and / or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

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Job Site Location : United States - Nationwide

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Amount of Travel Required : 20%

Assignment Category : Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available : No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities : Solid knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand complex technical, professional and business materials.

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Additional Compensation : All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options : Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Additional Pay Range Information : The pay range for this position is listed above. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for this position based on the geographic location assigned to the position. Please note that pay ranges vary based on geographic location. In addition to geographic location, the company considers several other factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, education / training and key skills.

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