Robust infrastructure establishes the backbone of productive, economically strong communities as assets essential to commerce, trade, public safety, and quality of life.
At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected, and more sustainable. In our built environment work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration, and drive the next great discovery for humanity. We now are in requirement of a Commercial Manager.
- Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of the Contracts Group, including contract and subcontract administrators and compliance personnel.
- Willing to work 6 days per week on site.
- Aids in negotiating contract terms from the proposal stage through to project completion, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.
- Manages the approval process for negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts in collaboration with appropriate management staff.
- Offers guidance and interpretation of contract requirements.
- Reviews solicitation requests to ensure they meet terms and conditions.
- Assists in preparing and reviewing cost proposals, including pricing, scheduling details, and risk assessment.
- Drafts consulting agreements.
- Adjusts contract schedules and engages in vendor agreement negotiations as needed.
- Ensures timely submission of technical reports and deliverables.
- Collaborates with program managers to ensure contract requirements are met.
- Contributes to the development of internal policies for contract and subcontract administration.
- Provides supervision, guidance, and leadership to less-experienced contracts/subcontracts administrators and managers.
- Keeps up-to-date with relevant contractual procedures and practices.
- Participates in special projects.
- Oversees and ensures compliance with small business programs for federal, state, and local government contracts.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Applies acquired and diverse knowledge and experience in contracts administration and coordination of related activities.
- Uses independent judgment to analyze contracts and reports to determine requirements and compliance needs, receiving direction on complex administrative problems and potential solutions.
- Directly supervises Contracts/Subcontracts professionals.
- Interfaces with project team members, as well as Legal and Finance professionals and administrative staff.
- Frequently communicates with client representatives, contractors, and regulatory agency personnel to coordinate the flow of records.
- Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction management, Architecture, engineering, or similar.
- Relevant certification may be required.
- Advanced understanding of construction processes, principles, materials, and tools.
- Excellent leadership abilities.
- Great time management and organizational skills.
- The ability to communicate clearly.
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we have gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You will uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too - from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what guides you, you will discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals - all at a single global company.
