Commercial Manager: Systems M/F

Job description

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

The Commercial Manager: Systems will be responsible for the management of the commercial, administration and contractual aspects of the subcontractors for system integration: substation, traction power, third rail, signalling, telecommunication, scada, track.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the legal expert for the management of the subcontracts for system integration 
• Support the Lead System integrator in contract administration of the system subcontracts letter, claim analysis, change order, invoice check. 

Salary Range: 

• $140,000-$160,000

Work Environment:

• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

Desired profile

Key Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 but ideally 10 years of experience in a contractual administration position with main Subcontractors. 
• Experience and knowledge in system and design & build topics required 
• Highway systems expert 
• Legal degree, Master Degree in Civil Engineer 
• Experience in partnering with an executive team, with excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills.  
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and has strong interpersonal skills.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Commercial awareness.  
• Ability to understand broader business issues.  
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.  
• Experience working on Joint Venture (JV) construction projects required. 
• Fluent in English with professional proficiency 
• Valid Driver’s License. 

About VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA est une filiale de VINCI Construction Grands Projets, située à Alexandria, en Virginie, aux États-Unis. Notre mission est de concevoir et de réaliser des ouvrages et projets de génie civil d'envergure, grâce à notre expertise, nos compétences en ingénierie et notre maîtrise de la gestion de projet. Nous nous concentrons sur les projets pour lesquels nous pouvons apporter une forte valeur ajoutée en fournissant des services professionnels hautement qualifiés et compétitifs dans le domaine de la construction.