Senior Commercial Manager, Data Centre Projects

MMD Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MMD Recruitment in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial, contractual and financial management of major data centre projects. You will work closely with senior project managers, consultants, contractors and client stakeholders to provide strategic commercial direction from procurement through to delivery and close-out.

This client-facing leadership role offers long-term career development within one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors, with exposure

Qualifications

• 12+ years of commercial management experience in major construction or data centre projects.
• Strong QS background within major construction, infrastructure, energy or data centres.
• Experience with Tier 1 contractors or major project delivery environments.
• Proven capability managing high-value contracts, variances and claims.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial strategy, contracts, budgets and cost reporting.
• Lead procurement, tendering and contract negotiations across packages.
• Support cost planning, forecasting and financial governance.
• Provide commercial guidance to senior leadership and project teams.
• Review contractor performance, variations and claims.
• Mentor cost-management team as required.

Skills

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Cost management

Bids and procurement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

MRICS/FRICS qualification

Job description

MMD Recruitment in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial, contractual and financial management of major data centre projects. You will work closely with senior project managers, consultants, contractors and client stakeholders to provide strategic commercial direction from procurement through to delivery and close-out.

This client-facing leadership role offers long-term career development within one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors, with exposure