The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

Learn more about the RLE project at the WVTCP-RLE website here!

The Commercial Manager: Systems will be responsible for the management of the commercial, administration and contractual aspects of the subcontractors for system integration: substation, traction power, third rail, signalling, telecommunication, scada, track.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the legal expert for the management of the subcontracts for system integration 
• Support the Lead System integrator in contract administration of the system subcontracts letter, claim analysis, change order, invoice check. 

Salary Range: 

• $140,000-$160,000

Work Environment:

• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Includes tasks such as maintaining and repairing heavy machinery, ensuring equipment operates efficiently, and adhering to safety protocols in construction sites
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site.
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending to inspect.

Key Requirements: 

• Minimum of 5 but ideally 10 years of experience in a contractual administration position with main Subcontractors. 
• Experience and knowledge in system and design & build topics required 
• Highway systems expert 
• Legal degree, Master Degree in Civil Engineer 
• Experience in partnering with an executive team, with excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills.  
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and has strong interpersonal skills.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
• Commercial awareness.  
• Ability to understand broader business issues.  
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.  
• Experience working on Joint Venture (JV) construction projects required. 
• Fluent in English with professional proficiency 
• Valid Driver’s License.