Commercial Manager

Arcadis

Commercial Manager overseeing all commercial aspects of Design-Build projects at Arcadis in Atlanta. Responsible for managing risks, project agreements, and client relationships.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,640 - $168,960 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing all commercial aspects of Design-Build projects from inception through to completion.
Identifying and managing risks, negotiating project agreements, ensuring profitability, and fostering strong client relationships.
Reviewing and proposing revisions to RFPs, Teaming Agreements, NDAs, Joint Venture Agreements, and other types of contract documents.
Leading the negotiation, drafting, and administration of contracts with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, and suppliers, collaborating with legal counsel as needed.
Developing risk mitigation strategies and monitoring their implementation.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements related to commercial activities such as subcontracting and procurement.
Establishing, deploying, and overseeing Change Management and Claims administration.
Coordinating with technical teams to assist in the preparation of bids and proposals for Design-Build projects.
Managing subcontractor/subconsultant relationships and advising project management regarding commercial approach if issues arise.
Working closely with Project Controls to ensure alignment with commercial strategies and objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in commercial management, contract negotiation, and financial oversight within the construction or engineering industry, ideally with exposure to design-build projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. JD or relevant advanced degree preferred.
Strong understanding of contract law, project finance principles, and commercial terms and conditions. Familiarity with commercial considerations for alternative delivery projects, including public-private partnerships, design-build, and progressive design-build, preferred.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify risks posed by contract documents, including scope and technical provisions, as well as the ability to discern contractual rights and advise project teams on strategies for enforcement.
Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with project management and project controls software.
Experience performing schedule delay analysis preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
life insurance
paid parental leave
reward & recognition program
optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial managementcontract negotiationfinancial oversightrisk mitigation strategiescontract lawproject finance principlesschedule delay analysischange managementclaims administrationbids and proposals preparation

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsclient relationship managementteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeJD or relevant advanced degree