WSP is currently initiating a search for a **Commercial Manager** to join our Project Delivery Team in **New York** . 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! **About WSP** WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, 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 buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on 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 essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. **NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:** WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. The Commercial Manager plays a critical function in project delivery, helping project managers and teams achieve successful project outcomes, both for WSP and our clients. The Commercial Manager is seen as a key member of the project and acts as a bridge between the project team and operations throughout the project lifecycle. Commercial Managers are used on high-risk projects (Alt-D or large-scale contracts). Commercial Manager services are job chargeable. The Commercial Manager role is scalable and does not need to be a full-time role for many projects. The Commercial Manager, together with the Project Manager, is responsible for identifying and managing issues across a variety of project elements (scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, resources, safety, client relations) and provides timely follow-up, enlisting help from others within the business to remove barriers to success. The Commercial Manager plays a major role in driving the commercial and strategic outcomes of the project. Core Responsibilities: + Work with PM/PA to develop Margin Analysis/project setup. + Development and maintenance of contract compliance checklist. + Project kick-off meeting participation (internal and external). + Support development and negotiation of Client amendments and supplements in direct coordination with PM (1) Development and negotiation of Subcontracts and sub-consultant amendments and supplements (2) Monitor, create and/or distribute project commercial metrics (e.g. earned value, cost tracking, schedule) (3) Proactive management of project commercials including DSO. + Manage project costs in an effective and efficient way that delivers cost-savings. + Develop relationship with Project Accountant (and project controls as appropriate) to provide project team and business with sufficient support. + Development and monitoring of Work-At-Risk documentation as needed. + Development and monitoring of Work Above Cost Budget documentation as needed. + Contingency Drawdown management. + Preparation for and participation in project reviews and support of follow-up activities. + Coordination with PM, PA, PDM and LQL to address areas of focus. + Project Closeout review. + Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients. + 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. + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline. + At least 5 to 7 years’ experience in project delivery and commercial aspects of project execution; experience in transit and transportation projects is a plus. + Understands project management principles and practices and their alignment with our business model. + Proficient in project financial management. + Experience with various contract types (fixed price, target price, CPFF, CPM). + Sound knowledge of risk management processes, including risk assessment and mitigation. + Balance a strategic view, with a strong focus on commercial results and business processes. + Strong critical thinking skills; analytical; inquisitive; solutions oriented. + Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (oral and written). + Organized, responsive, persistent, and supportive. + Ability to independently organize and carry out assignments with minimum direction as well as to function effectively as a leader of highly professional personnel. + Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint). + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. + Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs. + Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $ 83,200.00 - $145,600 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law