Project Commercial Manager

Project Commercial Manager (EPC) Location: San Antonio, TX Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Project Commercial Manager to lead and manage the commercial and contractual aspects of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This role is a key member of the business unit leadership team and is responsible for supporting contracting strategies, financial performance, risk management, and commercial execution across the full EPC project lifecycle. The Project Commercial Manager will play a critical role in developing commercial work processes, evaluating proposal economics, assessing and mitigating commercial risk, and ensuring projects are executed in a manner that protects profitability while supporting long-term growth objectives. Key Responsibilities
Partner with Commercial Management, Business Area Leadership, and project teams to develop and administer commercial aspects of EPC contracts.
Support contract development, compliance, and administration in collaboration with Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership teams.
Establish and maintain commercial work processes that support proposal development, project execution, and financial performance monitoring.
Prepare and evaluate proposal economics, commercial models, and contracting strategies.
Identify, assess, and quantify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Manage contract compliance, change management processes, amendments, notifications, and related commercial documentation.
Support financial and commercial performance reviews throughout project execution.
Lead coordination of contracting methodologies and ensure alignment with organizational governance processes.
Collaborate with operations, project directors, partners, and client representatives during all EPC phases.
Contribute to development of tools, procedures, and systems that improve commercial consistency and execution efficiency.
Support strategic planning and contracting approaches aligned with evolving market conditions. Required Qualifications Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline required. Experience
Minimum 10+ years of EPC project experience (or equivalent).
Experience supporting commercial or contract functions on EPC projects.
Demonstrated experience administering EPC contracts during project execution.
Experience managing change orders, claims, and contract amendments.
Background supporting contract negotiations with clients, partners, or subcontractors.
Experience supporting large capital construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of construction contract terms, risk allocation, and insurance principles.
Demonstrated career progression and stability preferred. Skills & Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple organizational levels and geographically dispersed teams.
Working knowledge of document management, scheduling, Advanced Work Packaging (AWP), and cost management practices across EPC phases.
Understanding of operational workflows and project execution processes.
Experience with financial modeling concepts and commercial calculations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
Strong contract development, administration, and change management experience.
Proven negotiation and influence skills across cross-functional teams.
Ability to identify and quantify commercial impacts for project scope changes.
Self-directed, proactive professional with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Adaptable and responsive in dynamic project and market environments. Aspen Technical Staffing CELEBRATING 25 YEARS ~2001-2026~
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.