Commercial Manager

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Job Description

Parsons is looking an experienced and strategic Commercial Manager to oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of our airfield/airport infrastructure project.

This leadership role requires a strong background in cost management, contract administration, and financial oversight within large-scale civil or aviation-related projects. With 15 years of commercial management experience, the ideal candidate will be responsible for optimizing project value, managing commercial risk, and ensuring profitability through accurate forecasting, effective contract execution, and stakeholder coordination.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement the commercial strategy in alignment with project objectives and contractual obligations.
• Provide commercial insight and support to senior management for decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between project execution and commercial targets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure commercial viability.
• Monitor costs and expenditures against budgets, and recommend corrective actions for cost overruns.
• Evaluate change orders, variations, and additional works, ensuring accurate valuation and timely approval.
• Manage all contractual matters, including compliance with FIDIC or other standard forms of contract.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks across project phases.
• Ensure contracts are properly executed, administered, and closed out in accordance with client requirements.
• Lead the preparation and submission of claims for time and cost, and defend against unjustified claims from subcontractors.
• Collaborate with legal teams to resolve disputes efficiently and protect project interests.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of contractual correspondence and claim substantiation.
• Oversee procurement strategies for materials, services, and subcontractors.
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements to ensure favorable commercial terms.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and manage variations and payment applications.
• Prepare commercial reports, cash flow forecasts, cost-value reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Present commercial updates and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain a comprehensive audit trail of commercial activities and decisions.
• Lead a team of quantity surveyors, cost engineers, and contract administrators.
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to build a high-performing commercial team.
• Promote a collaborative and accountable work culture focused on results and transparency.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in commercial and contract management roles.
• Proven experience on large-scale infrastructure or aviation/airport projects.
• Expertise in managing FIDIC contracts and handling high-value claims and variations.
• Deep understanding of commercial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of construction law, procurement strategies, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in cost control software, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP), and Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, PMP, or Chartered Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience working with international contractors or in joint venture projects.
• Familiarity with local regulatory and commercial compliance in airport construction.
• Experience in handling dispute adjudication boards (DAB), arbitration, or litigation.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of life-cycle costing.
• Knowledge of lean construction principles or value engineering.
  
  
  

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