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 ensures contractual alignment between the Systems Project Management Team and the Project Commercial Department, maintaining coherence across all Systems subcontracts and supporting the Lead Systems Integrator in variation, claim, and interface management.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Contract Administration & Risk Management

• Manage and enforce commercial and contractual requirements for all Systems subcontracts (e.g., traction power, signaling, telecom, SCADA, track systems).
• Manage notices, variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOT) in accordance with WVTCP Commercial Governance Procedure.
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate commercial and legal risks specific to system integration and interface activities.
• Maintain complete and traceable correspondence registers and risk logs.

Change Management & Integration

• Assist Systems Engineering team in evaluating design changes, FAT/SAT results, and testing impacts.
• Coordinate with Project Controls to align valuation, schedule impact, and cost exposure.
• Prepare or review justifications for PCOs and Change Orders before submission to the Project Commercial Manager.

Subcontractor Management

• Draft and issue subcontract correspondence and notices to protect WVTCP contractual entitlements.
• Review and validate subcontractor invoices, progress claims, and supporting documentation prior to approval.
• Manage the settlement and close-out of Systems subcontracts in compliance with JV procedures.

Reporting & Governance

• Report commercial status, variations, and risks within Systems scope to both Systems and Project Commercial Managers.
• Ensure alignment with JV templates, numbering systems, and approval workflows for PCOs, COs, and Claims.
• Support corporate reporting (monthly dashboards, risk reviews, cost-to-complete updates).

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: 

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Law, or Construction Management.
• 10-15 years of experience in commercial management or contract administration of major rail, metro, or infrastructure Design & Build projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in railway or transit systems: traction power, signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, trackwork, or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of system integration, testing, and commissioning processes and their contractual implications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Design-Build or Joint Venture projects exceeding USD 200M.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and technical-commercial report writing skills.
• Familiarity with CMiC, Primavera, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or equivalent tools.
• Fluency in English (written and oral); French or Spanish an asset.
• 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.