Turner & Townsend

Commercial Manager

Houston, Texas, United States · Hybrid · Full-time

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  • EmployerTurner & Townsend
  • LocationHouston, Texas, United States
  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

Role Overview

Turner & Townsend is seeking a highly motivated Senior Commercial Manager to support commercial management and administration of a major nuclear infrastructure expansion project on behalf of our client. The successful candidate will assist in developing and managing commercial processes, contract administration, change management, cost impacts, and contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires an experienced senior commercial manager capable of operating within a complex, multi-contractor environment while protecting the client's commercial interests and supporting effective project delivery. The Senior Commercial Manager will work closely with project controls, procurement, risk management, engineering, and construction teams to ensure sound commercial governance and decision-making.

**Houston, Texas based and travel to client sites required (frequency to be determined)

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Key Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of commercial management activities across assigned project scopes and contract packages.
  • Maintain cost reports, commitment logs, forecasts, change registers, and commercial performance dashboards.
  • Assist with development of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses.
  • Administer contract requirements including payment reviews, commercial correspondence, contract compliance, and record management.
  • Support change management processes through evaluation, tracking, documentation, and reporting of commercial impacts.
  • Assist with procurement and contracting processes including tender evaluations, commercial assessments, and contract administration activities.
  • Monitor project costs, commitments, risks, and opportunities and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Support implementation of commercial governance processes, templates, and standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate with project controls, procurement, finance, construction, and design teams to ensure alignment of commercial information.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting development of the integrated commercial function.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Project/Program specifics:

  • Supports a major capital construction project involving building and civil infrastructure delivery.
  • Operates within a collaborative project environment utilizing modern commercial and project delivery practices.
  • Supports management of multiple contracts and work packages throughout project execution.
  • Works within an evolving commercial organization focused on establishing best-in-class commercial management capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5-10 years of experience in commercial management, contract administration, cost management, quantity surveying, project controls, procurement, or related disciplines.
  • Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing, or other major capital projects.
  • Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, cost reporting, and contract administration principles.
  • Knowledge of change management processes and commercial controls within project environments.
  • Familiarity with collaborative delivery models, including Progressive Design-Build, is desirable.
  • Experience working with construction contracts, consultant agreements, and commercial reporting systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in commercial reporting and project management systems, including cost and forecasting tools.
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, MCIPS, PMP, CCM, MRICS or equivalent are advantageous.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • SeniorityMid level
  • Employer posted
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