Hyperscale Data Centre Commercial Lead – On-Site in Austria

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

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.