What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Manager position at Luster National?
Job Description
Job Description
About the Position
Are you a seasoned commercial professional with a strong background in passenger rail construction? We are seeking a Commercial Manager to take charge of the financial, contractual, and strategic aspects of a major rail infrastructure project. In this role, you will oversee commercial operations, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual obligations while driving efficiency and value. You will lead contract negotiations, procurement planning, and governance processes, providing strategic oversight on all commercial matters. With a key focus on risk management, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the project's financial success and operational excellence. If you have a proven track record in commercial leadership within large-scale rail projects and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, we invite you to apply and be part of a transformative infrastructure initiative.
This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position located in the greater Dallas / Fort Worth or Houston metro areas.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all commercial aspects of passenger rail construction projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual requirements.
- Lead the planning and execution of commercial, contract, and procurement workshops specific to rail infrastructure development.
- Ensure the accessibility and effective implementation of commercial, contract, and procurement tools and software across the rail project team.
- Define and establish commercial, contract, and procurement strategies essential for the delivery partner to successfully fulfill their scope of work in rail construction.
- Identify, allocate, and approve the commercial, contract, and procurement resources required for the delivery phase, ensuring alignment with client agreements and rail project demands.
- Review and validate all contractual and commercial aspects related to stakeholder engagement, including compliance with rail industry regulations and project contract requirements.
- Ensure the efficient administration and governance of all commercial and contractual functions, maintaining adherence to industry standards, tools, systems, and organizational frameworks.
- Actively participate in governance workshops to support effective decision-making in the rail construction program.
- Serve as the key authority on all commercial and contract-related matters within the rail project, providing strategic leadership and oversight.
- Assess and allocate the necessary commercial and contract resources for executive-level reviews, ensuring financial and operational efficiency in rail infrastructure development.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of commercial, contract, and procurement presentations to investment panels and client executives, highlighting key financial, risk, and performance insights relevant to rail projects.
Skills and Attributes
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Details
The salary range listed for this role is $150k-$225k / yr ($72-$108 / hr). If you meet the requirements of the position, we'd like to speak with you. Please do not let our salary range deter your application. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, etc.
Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!
Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and / or federal regulations.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.
Please email hiring@luster.com for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.
Salary : $150,000 - $225,000
