About this opportunity
STV lists this Contracts Manager opportunity in mt pleasant, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
STV is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join our PMCM team in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. This full-time, on-site position serves as a key member of the project team responsible for the commercial management of a large-scale construction project, including contract administration, change management, claims evaluation, and commercial risk mitigation.
The Senior Commercial Manager will provide leadership and oversight of contractual and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires a thorough understanding of contract terms and conditions, construction delivery methods, change order management, schedule impacts, claims analysis, and project controls. The ideal candidate will have prior experience managing the commercial aspects of major construction projects and a background working for a contractor, preferably in a Construction Manager-at- Risk (CMAR) environment.
Responsibilities
Contract & Commercial Management
Serve as the project's subject matter expert on contractual and commercial matters.
Interpret and administer contract terms and conditions, ensuring compliance by all project stakeholders.
Review and evaluate contract requirements, obligations, risks, and entitlements throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide guidance to project leadership regarding contractual rights, responsibilities, and commercial strategies.
Change Management
Lead the review and evaluation of potential change orders (PCOs), Change Orders, and contract modifications.
Assess changes for contractual entitlement, scope impacts, pricing, schedule implications, and compliance with contract requirements.
Collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and owners to negotiate and resolve change-related issues.
Maintain consistency and compliance within the project's change management process.
Claims & Risk Management
Review and analyze contractor claims, requests for equitable adjustment, delay claims, and other contractual disputes.
Evaluate supporting documentation related to schedule impacts, cost impacts, productivity losses, and contractual entitlement.
Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies to protect project objectives.
Support dispute avoidance and resolution efforts through proactive contract administration and documentation management.
Project Controls & Stakeholder Coordination
Partner with project management, scheduling, cost management, and construction teams to assess the commercial impacts of project decisions.
Support project forecasting, budget management, and cost control efforts through effective contract and change management practices.
Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping related to changes, claims, and contractual correspondence.
Prepare and present commercial analyses and recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Approximately 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management, commercial management, contract administration, or change management.
Experience working for a general contractor or construction management firm, preferably within a CMAR delivery environment.
Demonstrated experience managing the commercial aspects of large, complex construction projects.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, change order processes, claims management, schedule analysis, and project controls.
Ability to evaluate contractual entitlement, pricing, delays, and risk allocation.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience reviewing and resolving complex commercial issues while balancing contractual obligations and project objectives.
Compensation Range:
$104,402.58 - $119,317.24 STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Back-Up Dependent Care * Parental Leave * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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