talisman · 8 hours ago
Commercial Manager – Electrical Systems - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTalisman is a world renowned business working on a large scale rail construction project, and they are seeking a Commercial Manager to play a critical role in ensuring contractual and commercial alignment. This role involves managing subcontractors, overseeing contract administration, and supporting systems integration while mitigating risks.
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Hiring Manager
Daniel Rose
Responsibilities
Lead the commercial and contractual administration of all Systems subcontracts, including traction power, signaling, telecommunications, SCADA, and track systems
Manage contractual notices, variations, claims, and extensions of time (EOTs) in line with established commercial governance procedures
Identify, quantify, and proactively mitigate commercial and legal risks associated with systems integration and interface activities
Maintain accurate, auditable correspondence registers, risk logs, and contractual records
Support the Systems Engineering team in assessing the commercial impacts of design changes, FAT/SAT outcomes, testing, and commissioning activities
Collaborate with Project Controls to align cost, schedule, and valuation impacts
Prepare, review, and substantiate Potential Change Orders (PCOs) and Change Orders prior to submission to the Project Commercial Manager
Draft and issue contractual correspondence and formal notices to protect contractual entitlements
Review and validate subcontractor invoices, progress claims, and supporting documentation
Manage the commercial close-out and final settlement of Systems subcontracts in accordance with JV procedures
Provide clear, timely reporting on commercial status, risks, and variations within the Systems scope to both Systems and Project Commercial leadership
Ensure strict compliance with JV templates, approval workflows, and numbering conventions for PCOs, Change Orders, and claims
Support monthly commercial reporting, risk reviews, dashboards, and cost-to-complete updates
Qualification
Required
Education in engineering, law, construction management or related areas
10–15 years' experience in commercial management or contract administration on major rail, metro, or complex infrastructure Design & Build projects
Solid understanding of systems integration, testing, and commissioning processes and their contractual implications
Preferred
Experience working on Design-Build or Joint Venture projects valued at USD $200M+
Company
talisman
About Us talisman is a workforce solutions partner advising the energy and infrastructure industries.
51-200 employees
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