Commercial Manager

Blue Fox; Oberösterreich; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Transport provided

Rotation 10/4

Local Austrian contract

Job summary

Blue Fox Consult is partnering with a major contractor to recruit a Commercial Manager for a hyperscale data centre development in Upper Austria. The role focuses on commercial and contractual leadership across multiple construction packages, ensuring budget adherence and profitable project delivery.

The ideal candidate will oversee budgets, procurement, variations and claims while coordinating with Project Managers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial leadership role.
• Strong background in construction, ideally within data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical or other large-scale technical projects.
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost management and subcontractor administration.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of construction packages on a hyperscale data centre project.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiations and commercial administration.
• Manage variations, change orders, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor commercial risks and identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, valuations and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

On-site leadership

Job description

Commercial Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

Location: Upper Austria, Austria

Salary: €95,000 per annum + €750 per month tax-free allowance

Accommodation: Can be provided

Contract: Permanent – Local Austrian Contract

The Opportunity

Blue Fox Consult is working with a leading construction contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Manager for a major hyperscale data centre development in Upper Austria.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor delivering complex, high-value mission-critical infrastructure projects across Europe.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of key construction packages, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual management of construction packages on a hyperscale data centre project.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, negotiations and commercial administration.
• Manage variations, change orders, claims and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor commercial risks and identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Prepare monthly commercial reports, valuations and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial leadership role.
• Strong background in construction, ideally within data centres, industrial, pharmaceutical or other large-scale technical projects.
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, cost management and subcontractor administration.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Linz, Austria.
• Fluent English required; German language skills advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• €95,000 gross annual salary
• €750 per month tax-free allowance (€9,000 annually), subject to applicable tax rules
• Accommodation can be provided.
• Transport can be provided.
• Local Austrian employment contract.
• Rotation can be provided - 10/4
• Opportunity to work on a major European hyperscale data centre development.
• Long-term career progression within the mission-critical construction sector.