Project Construction Commercial Lead

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Project Construction Commercial Lead

Mott MacDonald seeking a Construction Commercial Lead to join a project team on a very significant design and construction program in the Pacific Northwest in a senior capacity. The team is responsible for the management of a complex infrastructure construction project that involves a range of technical disciplines and will be employing alternative delivery on several large construction contracts involving rail transit facilities (both heavy-civil and vertical).

The ideal Construction Commercial Lead will have a senior role in the formation of procurement documents, provide leadership through the procurement and on into implementation through early works, and the pre-construction and construction phases.  Desirable attributes for this role are:

• 15 to 20 years of vertical and civil  construction contract experience with experience in the delivery of Progressive Design Build (PDB) contracts
• Experience on the Contractor-side of PDB project(s) would be particularly valued
• Experience in the development of PDB contract documentation, and the management and administration of the preconstruction and construction phases is required
• Successful track record of delivery on large, complex construction projects including involvement in contract document preparation, administration or management
• Relevant experience from the vertical, civil, commercial or infrastructure industries will be valued

Mott MacDonald is working on numerous alternative project delivery methods across North America including PDB on a number of infrastructure projects. We intend to build on this experience and our global expertise to deliver to our clients world-class construction and engineering services that these projects and programs will demand.

The ideal Construction Commercial Lead will have the ability to take a holistic view of the client’s delivery challenges especially in an environment where PDB is a fresh approach for the Client. We’re looking for:

• An experienced delivery mentality that perceives the challenges and risks a program may face in the ambitious deployment of PDB on a very large, complicated infrastructure project for the first time
• Comprehensive knowledge of the development and operation of PDB forms of Contract, including the application and adaptation of standard processes to a particular program challenge
• Experienced, collaborative approach to develop lasting and productive relationships with senior client leadership, internal and external legal support, potential contracting partners

Responsibilities for this position will include any combination of:

• Using past experience, provide the Client with advice on Contract development and delivery methodology for optimal delivery of complex programs of work
• Provide managerial and organizational oversight of a contract delivery team both in the procurement, preconstruction and construction phases
• Communicate directly with the Client’s c-suite executives, Executive Project Director and management team, internal and external counsel, and the Contractor’s Project leadership team on all aspects of project delivery
• Provide direction, detailed analysis and/or solutions to emerging managerial and technical problems. 

Position is Seattle-based and will require work in-office or in-field minimum of three days per week.

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Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

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Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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