Assistant Project/Commercial Manager

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Project/Commercial Manager to join our growing Program, Project and Commercial Management (PPM) team. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise across project management, commercial management, and project controls while working alongside experienced Project Managers, Project Directors, and technical leaders.

You will support both owner-side project management commissions and Arup-led design delivery projects, helping clients and project teams successfully plan, govern, and deliver projects from inception through completion. Whether supporting a major infrastructure program, coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, developing project reporting, tracking commercial performance, or helping manage project risk, you will play a key role in delivering successful outcomes for our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to develop into a well-rounded project management professional.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, management, and delivery of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist Project Managers and Project Directors in managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Support owner-side project management commissions and multidisciplinary design delivery projects.
• Coordinate project teams, stakeholders, specialist consultants, and technical disciplines.
• Assist with project governance activities, workshops, client meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare project management plans, progress reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Maintain action logs, decision registers, risk registers, and project performance reporting.
• Support project financial management, forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Assist with project controls activities, including progress tracking, schedule reviews, and performance reporting.
• Support commercial management, contract administration, change management, and risk management processes.
• Contribute to proposals, pursuits, and business development activities where appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of experience in project management, project controls, commercial management, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, construction, or professional services projects.
• Understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using project management, collaboration, reporting, or scheduling tools.
• A collaborative mindset, curiosity to learn, and a desire to build a long-term career in project and program management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is a must.
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and Primavera P6 are an advantage.

Benefits

At Arup, we provide a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that supports health and welfare security, as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme, with payments dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually).
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.
• Flexible working arrangements, including alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek.

Pay

New York Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $98,000–$108,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York will differ.