Senior Commercial Manager

Join a high-performing team shaping the future of infrastructure through innovative design-build solutions. At Jacobs, we donu2019t just deliver projectsu2014we create transformative experiences for communities. Youu2019ll be at the center of complex, high-profile projects, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping strategies that drive success. This is more than a jobu2014itu2019s a career-defining opportunity with a team on a strong growth trajectory.Our West Central geography is seeking a Commercial Manager (COM) to engage as a key leadership role with Design-Build teams, engaging on projects to assist the Jacobs Project Manager/Design Manager (PM/DM) and key staff to pursue and deliver large-scale projects. This role supports diverse marketsu2014from transportation and cities to water and beyondu2014giving you the opportunity to influence projects that matter. This position reports to the Vice President and Executive Director of Design Build for Transportation, Cities & Places, and Water in Jacobsu2019 BIA West Region.The COM will work with multiple stakeholders, including operational leadership, sales team, PM/DM, internal staff, Contract Management Group (CMG), Subcontract Management Group (SMG), legal, clients, and subconsultants.Weu2019ll Expect You To:u2022 Partner cross functionally with sales, operations, CMG, and SMG teams to shape and negotiate Teaming Agreements, Subconsultant Agreements, and Design Services Agreements (DSAs), enabling well structured partnerships that support successful project outcomes.u2022 Design and strengthen contract management practices by developing and implementing compliant, efficient procedures aligned with company policy and contractual obligations.u2022 Champion subconsultant compliance by proactively overseeing subcontract performance and ensuring all contractual requirements are fulfilled, reducing risk and improving accountability.u2022 Evaluate and substantiate change opportunities by validating potential change orders for merit, engaging technical and financial resources to confirm labor, cost, and schedule accuracy, and coordinating timely internal approvals.u2022 Guide the preparation and execution of change orders, providing expertise and support to contracts administration and project teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract terms.u2022 Lead or support change negotiations alongside PMs and DMs, contributing to balanced outcomes that protect both project and organizational interests.u2022 Strengthen claim defense readiness by coordinating stakeholders, compiling documentation, and supporting project teams and legal partners in the preparation and defense of potential claims.u2022 Reduce contractual ambiguity through detailed review of contract documents, proactively identifying and addressing conflicts that could impact project execution.u2022 Drive proactive risk management by assisting in the identification of project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and overseeing project risk registers to minimize exposure.u2022 Anticipate and manage potential claims by reviewing issue logs and monitoring project developments that may have contractual or financial implications.u2022 Ensure contractual compliance and protection by confirming all required insurances, representations, and certifications are in place, maintained, and aligned with project specific requirements.u2022 Support timely project delivery by monitoring schedules for contractual milestones, deliverables, notices, and certifications to ensure obligations are met.u2022 Enable effective contract administration through clear correspondence, organized documentation, and accurate record keeping across all contractual matters.u2022 Facilitate financial clarity and resolution by collaborating with Accounts Payable to resolve invoicing and payment application issues involving clients, subconsultants, and suppliers.u2022 Lead successful contract closeout efforts by assisting PMs and DMs in completing DSA and Prime Contract closeout requirements prior to final payment.u2022 Provide contractual insight to project controls by advising on the financial and contractual impacts of change orders and project adjustments.u2022 Build organizational capability by delivering contract awareness and change order training to key project staff, strengthening contract literacy and risk awareness across teams.Ready to make your mark on projects that shape communities? Join us and letu2019s design the future together. u2022 Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated commercial management, contracts management and risk management experience in design-build project delivery from similar architectural and engineering (A&E) industry.u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree from accredited university, preferably in engineering, construction management, business or contract law.u2022 Commercial awareness coupled with a strategic mindset.u2022 Ability to collaborate with and coordinate diverse teams.u2022 Ability to communicate complex contractual issues with proposed solutions across broad audiences, including legal teams, project/delivery team and Executive Leadershipu2022 Understanding of, or demonstrated proficiency in, document management systems, cost accounting systems, cost estimating, and project schedules.u2022 Ability to operate under a degree of autonomy and travel as needed/required for business needs.Ideally, you'll also have:u2022 Masteru2019s degree from accredited university, preferably in engineering, construction management, business or contract law.Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2026-01-23