The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project and Commercial Manager to join our growing PPM team and help lead the delivery of complex and high-profile projects across the region.

This role combines project management leadership with strong commercial and project controls capability. You may lead owner-side project management commissions, manage multidisciplinary design delivery projects, or support major programs that require 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 project inception through delivery.

This is an opportunity to influence major projects, mentor the next generation of project professionals and contribute to the continued growth of Arup's Program, Project and Commercial Management offering.

• Lead the planning, governance and delivery of complex projects and programs.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycl
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• Lead owner-side project management commissions and multidisciplinary design delivery projects.
• Develop project delivery strategies and establish effective reporting and governance frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate specialist consultants and technical disciplines.
• Provide commercial leadership, including contract administration, financial management, change management and risk management.
• 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 managers, project controls professionals and commercial team members

Is this role right for you?

• 10+ years of experience in project management, program management, commercial management, project controls or construction management.
• PMP, RICS/MRICS, CCM, or equivalent project or commercial management certification, is preferred.
• 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 are preferable.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is a must. Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and Primavera P6 are an advantage.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

San Francisco Hiring Range - Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $147,000 to $180,000 per year/hour/month. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

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