Commercial Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Washington
Commercial manager visa sponsorship jobs in Washington span aerospace, technology, and logistics sectors, with major employers concentrated in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. Companies like Boeing, Microsoft, and Amazon regularly hire commercial managers overseeing contracts, pricing, and revenue strategy. Washington's export-driven economy and port activity in Tacoma and Seattle add further demand for this role.
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Seattle, Washington, United States
Programme and Project Management
Americas Region
Requisition # SEA00008W
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Program, Project and Commercial Management (PPM) team works across some of the most exciting and complex projects in infrastructure, transportation, science and industry, technology, healthcare and the built environment. We support clients as trusted advisors, lead owner-side project management commissions and help deliver multidisciplinary design projects that improve communities and create lasting value.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Project and Commercial Manager to join our growing PPM team and help lead the delivery of complex and high-profile projects across the region.
This role combines project management leadership with strong commercial and project controls capability. You may lead owner-side project management commissions, manage multidisciplinary design delivery projects, or support major programs that require robust governance, commercial management and project controls expertise.
Working directly with clients, Project Directors, technical leaders, contractors and key stakeholders, you will help shape project strategy, navigate complexity and drive successful outcomes from project inception through delivery.
- Lead the planning, governance and delivery of complex projects and programs.
- Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead owner-side project management commissions and multidisciplinary design delivery projects.
- Develop project delivery strategies and establish effective reporting and governance frameworks.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate specialist consultants and technical disciplines.
- Provide commercial leadership, including contract administration, financial management, change management and risk management.
- Oversee project controls activities, including forecasting, performance monitoring, schedule management and project reporting.
- Review project performance, identify risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support pursuits, proposals and business development activities.
- Mentor and develop project managers, project controls professionals and commercial team members.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- 10+ years of experience in project management, program management, commercial management, project controls or construction management.
- PMP, RICS/MRICS, CCM, or equivalent project or commercial management certification, is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience delivering complex engineering, infrastructure, construction or professional services projects.
- Experience with alternative project delivery methods, including design-build, progressive design-build, CM/GC, and public-private partnership (P3) projects are preferable.
- Strong understanding of project governance, project controls, commercial management and financial performance.
- Experience working with senior clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experience managing project risk, commercial issues and delivery challenges in a collaborative and pragmatic manner.
- Strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills.
- A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach to project delivery.
- A desire to mentor others and contribute to the growth of a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite is a must. Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) and Primavera P6 are an advantage.
Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at Work
At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working
We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Seattle Hiring Range
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $134,000 to $175,000 year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference.
Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
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Which companies sponsor visas for commercial managers in Washington?
Boeing is among the most active sponsors for commercial managers in Washington, particularly for roles tied to defense and aerospace contracts. Microsoft and Amazon in the Seattle metro area regularly sponsor commercial management positions focused on enterprise sales, partnerships, and revenue operations. Logistics and supply chain firms operating through the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma also file sponsorship petitions for experienced commercial managers.
Which visa types realistically fit commercial manager roles in Washington?
Commercial manager roles in Washington most commonly support H-1B visa sponsorship, as the position typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Candidates already in H-1B status can transition to a new sponsoring employer once the new petition is filed. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card pathways are also available for longer-term candidates, with most cases requiring PERM labor certification.
How to find commercial manager visa sponsorship jobs in Washington?
Migrate Mate lists Washington employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history for commercial and operations management roles, so you can identify which companies have actively sponsored similar positions. Searching by city lets you focus on Seattle, Bellevue, or Tacoma, where commercial manager hiring is concentrated. This saves time compared to applying broadly and later discovering an employer does not support visa sponsorship for this role.
Which cities in Washington have the most commercial manager sponsorship jobs?
Seattle accounts for the largest share of commercial manager sponsorship activity in Washington, driven by its concentration of technology companies, logistics firms, and corporate headquarters. Bellevue and Redmond are significant secondary markets, particularly for commercial roles within Microsoft's ecosystem and its network of partner organizations. Tacoma and Everett add demand through aerospace manufacturing and port-related trade and logistics operations.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for commercial managers in Washington?
Washington's heavy presence of large multinational employers in aerospace, cloud technology, and global trade means that commercial manager roles here frequently involve cross-border contracts and enterprise-level scope, which strengthens the specialty occupation case for H-1B petitions. The University of Washington and Seattle University produce business graduates who sometimes transition into these roles via OPT before employer-sponsored H-1B status. Washington's lack of a state income tax can influence compensation structuring, though it does not affect the federal prevailing wage requirements tied to LCA filings.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored commercial manager jobs in Washington?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.