Contract and Commercial Leader – AVP
TYPSA US
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Provide independent, expert advice to the CEO and Executive Team on material commercial and contractual risks
- Review and advise on non-standard contract terms, commercial positions, and proposed deviations
- Support executive decision-making by clearly articulating risk, opportunity, and mitigation options
- Act as a trusted challenger on projects and commercial strategies where risk exposure is elevated
- Advise project teams on commercial and contractual strategy for major and high-risk opportunities
- Participate in contract negotiations, supporting executive and project leadership as a senior commercial advisor and negotiator
- Step in to advise or support distressed or high-risk projects as requested by Executive leadership
- Monitor emerging commercial risks and escalate issues to Executive leadership as appropriate
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience
- Ten (10) years of experience is preferred
- Experience in commercial and/or contracts roles within consulting engineering, professional services, construction, alternative delivery, or complex project environments
- Strong understanding of contract risk, commercial negotiation, and project delivery dynamics
- Proven ability to advise senior leaders and influence outcomes without direct authority
- Legal training with exposure to project delivery risk in engineering / architectural environment, or senior commercial/contracts professional with strong legal and negotiation capability is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid-time-Off
- 401(k) plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationcommercial strategyrisk assessmentcontract managementproject deliverylegal trainingcommercial risk analysisadvisory skillsinfluence outcomesproblem-solving
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipstrategic thinkingcollaborationcritical thinkingdecision-makingtrust-buildingnegotiationadvisory capabilitiesinfluencing