Commercial Manager (Flushing, Queens)

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re seeking a Commercial Manager who will assist in the commercial function of the Delivery Partner (DP) role including the development and implementation of the commercial strategy for the program lifecycle including procurement, commercial and contract management, schedule management, supply chain management, cost verification, assurance, compliance and ultimately commercial close. The Commercial Manager will interface with and support the other key functions, for example, Safety and Environmental, Design and Engineering, Project Controls and Delivery.

Accountabilities/Reporting lines

• Responsible for the commercial management of the DP Prime Contract and DP Subconsultants
• Responsible for the procurement, commercial and contact management of the DP activities including the Main Works Contracts
• Reports to the Program Director
• Coordinates with the functional leads
• Provides commercial interface with the client and other stakeholders
  
  
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels within the organizations of the Client, DP team, supply chain and other stakeholders
• Strong commercial business acumen
• Strong knowledge of contract management
• Excellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills
• Strong leadership, people and team management skills
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven and demonstrable ability in formulating and delivering strategic goals
• Develop and implement commercial strategy.
• Develop incentive plans potentially through alliancing and partnering with the supply chain and stakeholders.
• Procure and implement web-based contract management/administration tools.
• Provide assurance and compliance of the DP
• Oversight of the commercial
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Experience of the commercial leadership of large infrastructure programs using reimbursable target cost contracts.
• Bachelors or Masters in a Business Management related field
• Experience of contract management tools, reporting and financial systems.