AECOM is seeking a Vice President, Commercial Director, for the DCS Americas Business:The Americas Commercial Director leads the regional commercial management function, with a primary focus on recruiting, training, and deploying Commercial Managers to major infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for developing and implementing robust commercial strategies that align with project delivery models and client objectives. As a subject matter expert, the Director guides contract negotiations, oversees project controls, and ensures commercial compliance across complex projects. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract management, project controls, and strategic leadership, and is committed to mentoring talent, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the successful delivery of high-impact programs. The Commercial Director will report directly to the Americas Chief Operating Officer.Vice President, Commercial Director, AmericasReporting to the Americas Chief Operating Officer, this position will serve as subject matter expert within the commercial management group and act as a resource to the Commercial Managers on projects and the business as a whole.Key Responsibilities:Leadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>Develop and implement commercial strategies for major infrastructure programs.</li><li>In support of deployment on major projects and programs, hire, train, and mentor Commercial Managers, supporting succession planning and identifying high-potential talent.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, and staffing decisions for major pursuits and active projects.</li><li>Deliver training programs commercial management topics and support talent development across the commercial management function.</li></ul>Strategic Commercial Oversight<ul><li>Lead negotiations with clients, partners, and subcontractors in coordination with project leadership.</li><li>Participate in strategic pursuits, contributing to commercial planning and alignment with project delivery models.</li><li>Collaborate with global Commercial Directors and cross-functional teams including Project Management, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Risk, Finance, Legal, and Procurement.</li><li>Act as a resource and facilitator for resolving complex commercial issues, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.</li><li>Review and evaluate complex construction contracts, advising on commercial implications, risk exposures, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Draft, review, and maintain comprehensive project procedures and commercial documentation to support governance and execution.</li><li>Oversee and validate change order processes, ensuring full visibility, traceability, and commercial impact assessment of scope changes</li></ul>Collaboration &amp; Governance<ul><li>Collaborate globally with other Commercial Directors and internal stakeholders across finance, legal, procurement, and technical disciplines.</li><li>Provide monthly commercial status updates to the PD&amp;C leader and executive oversight committees.</li><li>Act as a resource for resolving commercial issues while maintaining strong client relationships.</li><li>Play a key role in commercial risk assessments and ensure contractual risks are managed throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Lead or support commercial aspects of project pursuits, RFQ/RFP responses, and bid preparations, especially for complex alternative delivery projects.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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