VP Commercial Management

Yondr Group; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondr is seeking a senior commercial leader to drive contract management, cost control, and risk management across a global Design and Construction portfolio. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, coordinate with legal and cross-functional partners, and ensure alignment with company policies and regional regulations.

The role requires 15+ years in contracts/cost management, strong leadership, and excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Contracts and Cost Management within the construction industry.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, legal frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to support regional projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract management through the Design and Construction lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Develop and implement standardized contract templates and best practices.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure contracts align with policies and legal requirements.
• Lead cost control efforts from estimating to reporting, optimizing project costs and schedules.
• Establish a comprehensive risk management framework and maintain risk registers.
• Provide mentorship to the commercial team and coordinate with cross-functional groups.
• Prepare and present reports on financial performance, risks, and recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Cost management

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Business, Finance, or related field

MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred

Job description

Ireland; London, England, United Kingdom; USA

About Yondr

Yondr is a disruptor. We challenge convention and simplify complexity. A global developer, owner operator and service provider of data centers, we deliver complex data center capacity needs for the world’s largest tech companies. Our exponential growth sees us looking for extraordinary people to help accelerate us towards our vision: Tomorrows Digital Infrastructure, Delivered.

But we can’t do this without you.

About the Role

You are a strategic, driven, and experienced commercial leader within the Construction, critical environment, and/or data center sector, with the skills, clarity of thought, and ambition to turn our vision into reality.

The role is expected to provide day-to-day management to drive commercial best practices, provide assurance against internal Group controls, complete reporting processes and effectively manage commercial opportunities and risk. An effective communicator who will lead and develop key stakeholder relationships to build vendor management programs supporting the operational requirements of our global Design and Construction team.

You are a strong believer in the transformative power of technology and equally, the importance of everyday interpersonal connections and listening. You are a team player, with ambition to grow into an engaging and motivating leader, capable of creating the conditions for people to deliver and realize their potential.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of contract management through the Design and Construction lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, and administration.

Develop and implement standardized contract templates and best practices.

Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure contracts align with company policies and legal requirements.

Contract Management

Oversee all aspects of contract management through the Design and Construction lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, and administration.

Develop and implement standardized contract templates and best practices.

Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure contracts align with company policies and legal requirements.

Cost Management

Lead cost control efforts throughout the project lifecycle, from estimating and budgeting to monitoring and reporting.

Implement strategies to optimize project costs and schedules on projects, while ensuring Safety and Quality are not compromised

Develop and maintain accurate cost databases and historical cost data for reference.

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with a global portfolio of Design and construction projects.

Establish a comprehensive risk management framework and regularly update risk registers.

Work closely with project teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Build and lead a high-performing commercial management team.

Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering professional growth and development.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of commercial objectives.

Regional Expertise

Yondr operates in the Americas and EMEA, Leverage your extensive global experience to adapt strategies to local market conditions.

Stay informed about regional regulations, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare and present comprehensive reports to executive leadership, highlighting project financial performance, risks, and recommendations.

Utilize data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.

15+ years of progressive experience in Contracts and Cost Management within the construction industry.

Proven experience in Risk Management with a strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, legal frameworks, and industry best practices.

Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.

Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to travel as needed to support regional projects.

At Yondr, we want to enhance the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging of our workforce to reflect the world we live in. Our roles are potential opportunities for everyone; all interested parties, regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender, are welcome to apply. We ensure all candidates have equitable access and consideration throughout the hiring process.

Yondr is committed to fostering a welcoming, safe and inclusive work environment. We provide support through our benefits, which are inclusive of all backgrounds.