JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Commercial Manager to join its Operations business focusing on Oil & Gas. This opportunity is hybrid US based, and the successful candidate would preferably be located near one of our US offices (Houston, TX, Midland/Odessa, TX. Sheridan, WY, Longmont, CO). We will also consider other US locations on a case-by-case basis.

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The Role

The Senior Commercial Manager will lead commercial strategy and execution across Wood's US Oil & Gas business, supporting asset management, construction, and operations projects. This role partners with leadership to drive value creation, manage risk, and ensure commercial governance from pre-contract through project delivery and closeout.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Oil & Gas sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders and BD teams to develop and protect commercial value across the O&G portfolio
• Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of tenders, contracts, change orders, and dispute resolutions
• Coordinate commercial inputs including pricing, estimating, and margin development for proposals
• Manage approval workflows and ensure compliance with Wood's commercial governance processes
• Liaise with legal, contracts, insurance, tax, treasury, and finance teams to align commercial strategies
• Support implementation of the Financial Management Framework and monitor key financial metrics
• Oversee invoicing, billing cycles, and accounts receivable in line with contract terms
• Maintain commercial registers and ensure timely reporting of secured orders, claims, and project status
• Mentor junior commercial staff and promote best practices in commercial models and processes
• Drive process efficiency, margin improvement, and risk mitigation across the business

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Legal
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing commercial activities in a relevant industry
• Strong knowledge of commercial practices in engineering, construction, or O&M contracts
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational ability
• Authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship

Desirable

• Experience with Oracle business systems
• Knowledge of engineering design, equipment supply, and construction contracts
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience in the oil, gas, or LNG sectors

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.