Commercial Manager, Facilities

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Serve as the primary commercial lead and key point of contact for clients, consortium partners, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders, providing guidance on contractual obligations, commercial matters, and risk management. Interpret complex contracts and commercial agreements, advising management and project teams on contract compliance, entitlements, obligations, risks, and dispute avoidance strategies. Lead the administration, negotiation, and management of contracts, subcontracts, change orders, variations, and commercial agreements to support operational and financial objectives. Oversee claims management processes, including the preparation, assessment, negotiation, and resolution of claims, defects, warranty matters, and contractual entitlements. Lead cost control, forecasting, financial monitoring, and commercial reporting activities to support project performance and achievement of commercial targets. Manage change management and variation control processes, ensuring proper documentation, valuation, and contractual compliance. Support dispute resolution activities, including negotiations, mediation, arbitration, litigation support, and alternative dispute resolution processes as required. Collaborate with operations, engineering, project management, finance, procurement, legal, and executive stakeholders to support effective commercial decision‑making and project delivery. Develop, procure, negotiate, and manage service agreements and subcontractor relationships to support operational requirements and contractual commitments. Assist operational leadership in evaluating project scenarios, developing commercial strategies, and communicating contractual positions to clients, partners, and stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen commercial processes, risk management practices, governance, and operational performance. Prepare executive reports, commercial analyses, and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making. Monitor industry trends, contractual developments, and best practices related to P3/PPP and performance‑based service delivery models. Support business development, bid pursuits, and transition activities by providing commercial and contractual expertise as required. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Is this role right for you?

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Law, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in commercial management, contract administration, project controls, or related roles within infrastructure, transportation, facilities management, engineering, construction, or professional services environments. Experience supporting Operations and Maintenance services within Public‑Private Partnership (P3/PPP) projects, rail operations, transportation infrastructure, or other performance‑based service delivery environments. Strong knowledge of contract management principles and industry‑standard contract forms, including P3/PPP agreements, service contracts, and subcontract agreements. Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial risks, claims, variations, dispute resolution processes, and contract negotiations. Strong financial acumen, including experience with forecasting