Commercial Manager

About the role

Arup’s Program, Project and Commercial Management (PPM) team works across some of the most exciting and complex projects in infrastructure, transportation, science and industry, technology, healthcare, and the built environment. As a Commercial Manager, you will combine project management leadership with strong commercial and project controls capability. You may lead owner-side commissions commercially or support major programs requiring robust governance, commercial management, and project controls expertise. Working directly with clients, Project Directors, technical leaders, contractors, and key stakeholders, you will help shape project strategy, navigate complexity, and drive successful outcomes from inception through delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to influence major projects, mentor the next generation of project professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of Arup’s PPM offering.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership, including contract administration, financial management, change management, and risk management.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Oversee project controls activities, including forecasting, performance monitoring, schedule management, and project reporting.
• Review project performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support pursuits, proposals, and business development activities.
• Mentor and develop project controls professionals and commercial team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in project management, program management, commercial management, project controls, or construction management.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, construction, or professional services projects.
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, CM/GC, and public-private partnership (P3) projects.
• Strong understanding of project governance, project controls, commercial management, and financial performance.
• Experience working with senior clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing project risk, commercial issues, and delivery challenges in a collaborative and pragmatic manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required.
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and Primavera P6 is an advantage.

Qualifications

• PMP, RICS/MRICS, CCM, or equivalent project or commercial management certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to project delivery.
• A desire to mentor others and contribute to the growth of a collaborative and high-performing team.

Benefits

• Competitive, fair, and equitable pay with a global profit share scheme (payments dependent on firm’s financial performance).
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including paid time off for rest and renewal.
• Flexible working arrangements, including alternative schedules and remote work options.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.

Pay

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $118,600 to $140,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.