Senior Commercial Manager - Rail Systems

About the role

AECOM is hiring an experienced Senior Commercial Manager for a high-speed rail systems package in Abu Dhabi. The role covers end-to-end commercial strategy, contract administration and cost control across signaling, telecommunications, traction power/power supply and rolling stock interfaces, working closely with engineering, procurement, project controls, risk and delivery teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, delivery model and contractual obligations.
• Lead full lifecycle contract administration, including claims management, variations and change control governance.
• Negotiate with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to secure value for money and manage commercial risk.
• Monitor and report budgets, forecasts, commitments and earned value; drive cost control and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements and standards across the supply chain.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement and Project Controls to align scope, schedule, cost and risk, and support configuration and interface management.
• Lead commercial risk identification, quantification, mitigation and opportunities tracking, and support contingency management.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, dashboards and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Build, mentor and manage commercial teams and promote consistent use of procedures and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
• Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems such as signaling, telecoms, electrification/traction power and rolling stock interfaces.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and communication skills with a track record of stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments and matrix organizations.

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC or similar contract frameworks and change/claims processes.

What we offer

• Benefits depending on employment status, which may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required as a condition of employment.