Commercial Management Coordinator
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR is currently seeking a Commercial Management Coordinator to assist in the management of the key project controls and commercial matters on Resources Business Group (Power, Industrial, and Waste Market Sector) projects in our NC area. This position will be based primarily in HDR’s office in uptown Charlotte, NC.
Who You Are
You are a professional who understands process of administering the commercial elements of large programs that are tied together for the successful delivery of a project. You have the emotional intelligence to build trusting relationships and close partnerships with your Program/Project Managers, allowing them to do what they do best for serving the client and delivering a program. You are comfortable developing and maintaining procedures that help streamline commercial matters such contractual adherence, change management, risk management, and document controls.
Primary Responsibilities
- Administer contract activity with moderate to high risk to the corporation under the direction of a Commercial Manager.
- Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of prime and subcontracts, assisting Legal in the negotiations of terms and conditions of contracts, and documenting and agreeing to changes or amendments that may arise during the implementation or execution.
- Perform non-routine contract activity that may require development of specialized contract vehicles and techniques to accomplish business goals and objectives.
- Provide assistance in drafting and routing of subcontracts for engineering and specialty services.
- Perform data analysis and tracking of contractual adherence for contracts and subcontracts.
- Administer current prime contract and flow down to subcontractors, task orders and modifications
- Review of proposals and estimates to ensure financial profitability on staff mix for master services agreements and large pursuits.
- Participate in project and business reviews with Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller
- Assist in contract awareness and change order training for key project staff.
- Prepare correspondence and maintains records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters.
- Make amendments to contractual documents as required.
- Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the contract and are in compliance with the clients’ requirements.
- Assist in development of Risk Registers for project updates
- Assist in development of Document Controls procedures to verify compliance with contracts.
- Assist in monitoring Claims and reviewing supporting documents for impacts on Firm Fixed Fee projects or Subcontractor infractions
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Accounting or similar field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in Architecture/ Engineering, Design-Build, P3, project management, or project controls environment.
- Ability to work well in a high performing team structure in a fast-paced environment
- Self-starter with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Design build experience preferred
- Ability to do low code programming (e.g. Quickbase, Power BI)
- Experience in claims which may include claims defense, claim production, claim negotiation/resolution, and claim prevention
- Experience and/or working knowledge of negotiation of contracts for architecture/engineering projects
- Prior private sector experience.
- Experience in pricing, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
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Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn’t only about who you work for; it’s also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
