Commercial Director

Company: WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Be involved in projects with our High Speed Rail Delivery Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Commercial Director for our Fresno, CA office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide commercial services, claims management, contract management and effective project control to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget to the client's satisfaction in a manner that maximizes opportunities.

Ensuring that the Design and Build Contractors, Project and Construction Manager (PCM), and other consultants working on the program are fully compliant with Authority commercial policies, procedures and quality system.

Supporting the business in monitoring the provisions of the contract to ensure that payment processes are followed and payments are received on time, that contract change management provisions (schedule and value) are being followed such that our projects have commercial and financial cover in place. Actively monitoring commercial management by the PCM

Identify program improvement opportunities. Develop strategic dispute strategy reports. Ensuring the provision of accurate, timely, and compliant periodic and ad hoc commercial reports.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team. Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in related field and/or membership of a relevant professional body (PE/MRICS)

Significant and relevant experience within a similar role with at least 15 years overall experience

Strong project management, organizational, and investigative skills; ability to simplify complex concepts

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in major program environments preferred

Experience with the use of standard forms of construction and commercial contracts in the USA

Additional experience in one or more of: civil engineering structures, infrastructure, rail

About WSP USA WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

As a federal contractor and recipient of federal funds, WSP USA is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin and Veterans and Disability.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

WSP USA Inc., WSP USA Buildings Inc., and WSP USA Services Inc. (collectively "WSP USA") is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status

WSP USA

One Penn Plaza

250 W. 34th Street

New York, NY 10019

212.465.5000

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