Senior Commercial Manager

Senior Commercial Manager

Remote, Nationwide

A rapidly expanding owner and developer of mission critical infrastructure is adding a Senior Commercial Manager to help steer high value construction programs across a national portfolio. This is a visible leadership opportunity for a commercial leader who thrives in complex capital projects, enjoys shaping strategy before and after contract award, and wants to influence how major developments are budgeted, negotiated, funded, and delivered.

What This Role Offers

• Competitive base compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A high impact seat supporting large scale, technically advanced development and construction programs.
• Close partnership with leaders across development, construction, finance, legal, and project delivery.
• Meaningful influence over commercial standards, contract strategy, and project financial performance.
• A remote opportunity with nationwide scope and strong executive visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership for major construction and infrastructure projects from early budgeting through final closeout.
• Partner with project, finance, legal, and technical stakeholders to structure contracts, evaluate commercial terms, and support sound business decisions.
• Guide buyout strategy, change management, payment review, and final account reconciliation to protect project outcomes.
• Build, maintain, and refine project budgets, forecasts, funding requests, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify cost exposure, contractual risk, and value improvement opportunities, then recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Support negotiations with general contractors, consultants, and external partners while helping ensure alignment with internal standards and project requirements.
• Deliver clear reporting, analysis, and decision support materials for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market activity, pricing trends, and broader industry conditions to strengthen commercial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction management, commercial management, finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ten or more years of commercial, cost, or contract management experience within construction, real estate, mission critical infrastructure, or other complex project environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract administration, commercial risk assessment, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial controls.
• Demonstrated success working across cross functional teams and managing multiple priorities in a deadline driven setting.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and project or financial management tools. Experience with Primavera or Microsoft Project is helpful.
• Familiarity with sustainable building practices is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company sponsored life and disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefit options.

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