AECOM: Senior Commercial Manager — New York, NY, United States

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Senior Commercial Manager in New York, NY, United States, under reference J10162943. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Job Family: Commercial
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to be based in New York, NY
• The Commercial Manager will oversee the administration and performance of the contract (s)
• This role ensures effective contract management, compliance, and communication throughout the design phase and contract closeout
• The position may require periodic attendance at the Project Office in Atlanta, GA with flexibility for travel and remote work as appropriate
• The Commercial Manager is responsible for overseeing design management processes while leveraging commercial and contractual expertise to address complex challenges
• This role ensures effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, driving alignment between design objectives and business goals to deliver successful project outcome
• Administer contract(s) ensuring compliance and performance
• Management: contract modifications, change orders, and claims resolution
• Serve as primary interface for commercial and contractual challenges during design progression
• Monitoring: financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Support: dispute resolution and DRB processes
• Review: invoices and deliverables for compliance with contract terms
• Coordination: closely with Project Manager and Legal on official contract actions
• Maintenance: vital records for audits, grants management, and contract closeout
• Trend and manage E&O activities and commercial impacts on design packages
• Preparation: weekly performance updates for leadership

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Minimum:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 10 years of experience in design management and contract administration or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience and knowledge of commercial and contractual processes in large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience managing complex contracts and resolve disputes effectively
• Experience: articulating ideas clearly, negotiate agreements, and manage stakeholder relationships
• Experience analyzing problems, forecast risks, and implement solutions
• Experience: invoice review, audit support, and grants management

Experience and professional background

• 15 years of experience in commercial management and contract administration

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Legal or advanced commercial experience
• Highway construction industry experience
• Experience: alternate project delivery methods such as design-build or P3 on major capital design projects
• Experience: infrastructure design and construction, and contract management experience with working knowledge of construction contracts, technical specifications, and engineering drawing interpretations
• Experience preparing and administering change orders, delay (TIA’s), and impact claims
• Experience supporting mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution
• Results focused and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple project team members, consultants, and contractors for specific initiatives

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Remote
• Advertised location: New York, NY, United States

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Practical preparation: maintenance

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Relevant skills

• maintenance
• audit
• compliance
• communication
• commercial negotiations
• claims administration
• stakeholder management