Commercial & Cost Manager (Aviation)

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what s possible. Parsons is looking for seasoned Commercial & Cost Manager to lead all commercial management functions across the Airport Infrastructure Program, ensuring that contracts, procurement, and financial performance align with the program s strategic, operational, and fiscal objectives. This role is accountable for establishing and implementing commercial strategies that safeguard the client s interests, optimize value, and ensure financial transparency throughout all stages of project delivery. What You ll Be Doing: • Manage budgets, cost forecasting, and cash flow reporting and Administer contracts, variations, and payment certifications. • Support claims management and commercial negotiations and Conduct cost benchmarking and value engineering reviews. • Coordinate with project controls and procurement teams. • Ensure compliance with commercial governance procedures. • Develop and lead the overall commercial strategy for the program, ensuring alignment with corporate and program objectives. • Establish policies, procedures, and performance metrics for cost control, contract management, and procurement activities. • Oversee the management of all program contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and obligations. • Lead procurement planning, tendering, and bid evaluation processes to secure the best value for the program. • Lead commercial evaluations and negotiations for claims, variations, and contract amendments • Identify and evaluate commercial and financial risks across all program contracts and packages. • Coordinate closely with program directors, PMCM teams, and external stakeholders to ensure commercial objectives are fully integrated across all disciplines. • Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Business Administration (Master s degree preferred). • Professional certification such as MRICS, MCIOB, AACE, or PMP is highly desirable . • Minimum of 15 years experience in commercial & Cost management, with significant exposure to large-scale airport or infrastructure programs. • Proven track record in managing contracts, claims, procurement, and financial reporting within complex, multi-package projects. • Demonstrated leadership experience in a PMCM, EPC, or EPCM environment . • In-depth understanding of international contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, and bespoke EPC/EPCM frameworks. • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills. • Proficiency with cost and project management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Aconex, or similar). • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with attention to accuracy and detail. • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. What Desired Skills You ll Bring: • Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, or AACE. • Advanced training in contract law, dispute resolution, or project finance. • Experience within airport infrastructure programs or other complex, multi-stakeholder megaprojects. • Familiarity with PMCM (Project Management and Construction Management) environments and ORAT (Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer) processes. • Knowledge of digital commercial management systems, cost control databases, and ERP integration. • Experience leveraging data analytics and automated reporting to enhance commercial visibility and decision-making.