Location: New York, NY
Company: Bechtel
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We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration,
trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Project Overview This is an exciting time for US Infrastructure projects.
Currently, and over the coming months and years, our customers are committing to new rail infrastructure projects which provides a great opportunity to welcome new talent to the Bechtel family. We are building teams who want to be challenged and a part of new projects in the New York City metropolitan area. If you're up for a challenge, register your interest and let's discuss how we can grow together! Further details on specific roles and locations will be discussed with successful candidates. Position Summary To achieve
success, the ambitious scope, scale and complexity of upcoming US Infrastructure projects will require effective and innovative commercial management.
We are looking for talented and creative people, interested and experienced in implementing strategies for contractual issues and commercial challenges to be addressed as this fascinating project takes shape. The Commercial Manager will be responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate the project’s day-to-day commercial/business service operations, formulates strategies and management programs to provide overall direction with the help of subordinate managers; and manage daily operations and assigned personnel.
Current/recent relevant prior work experience in New York City/New Jersey Metropolitan area strongly preferred. Responsibilities Establishes procedures, processes, administrative controls and reporting criteria for service functions under their control and in accordance with established Bechtel policies and procedures, client requirements, and applicable governmental regulations. Interprets the financial and business requirements of the existing contract(s) and monitors the performance of the organization against the requirements, tax implications and any special provisions affecting operations.
Works with client and government auditors, provides required financial and other data to operating personnel and project offices. Reviews billing instructions for new jobs and conducts special studies of job costs, overhead costs and profits, as appropriate. In conjunction with the Project Manager and other senior staff, negotiates with clients on behalf of the project. Provides analysis of financial information, estimates of administrative costs, and prepares forecasts and cost and performance reports. Performs general functions inherent in all managerial and supervisory positions including compensation planning, budget control and reports, replacement and succession planning, career counseling, performance management, training and development, finding, recruiting, and developing talent.
Implement necessary processes for effective prime contract management with help of subordinate managers, in particular to facilitate judicious capture of contemporaneous records to support project commercial matters. Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
Develop/maintain tools and processes to support commercial management, prime contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team. Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues. Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
Qualifications and Skills Basic Qualifications: Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature. Responsible for managing multiple business functions, systems and processes on large, complex projects. Exercises autonomy in decisions with a long-term impact on the project.
Current/recent relevant prior work experience (1) in New York City/New Jersey Metropolitan area and (2) working on publicly funded infrastructure projects, including monitoring and documenting US Federal funding and federal/state compliance requirements (e. g. FARs) preferred. Requires demonstrated supervisory skill commensurate with management level responsibility. Experience or skill in activities such as distribution and control of work, interviewing and selection, compensation planning, performance management and career planning discussion when delegated, training and development of personnel and related areas of human resources.
Knowledgeable about emerging trends and influences best practices within discipline. #LI-AA1 Shaping tomorrow together Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; and Mining & Metals.
Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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