Posted 17 days ago
Description
Location: Sydney NSW
Work type: Contract/Temp (minimum 6 months, extension possible)
The Opportunity
We're working with a leading hyperscale data centre provider in the Asia Pacific region to find an experienced Senior Commercial Manager for a contract of at least 6 months. The role is based at their Sydney head office.
You'll sit in the Development team and report to the Associate Commercial Director. You'll lead commercial strategy and performance across several large, high-profile hyperscale data centre projects, from pre-contract through delivery to close-out.
What You'll Do
Lead commercial strategy across multiple hyperscale data centre projects, making sure contract, cost and risk decisions support the business's growth plans
Lead complex contract negotiations, especially Master Services Agreements (MSAs) with General Contractors and owner-supplied equipment (OSE) vendors, including key terms, departures and risk allocation
Review, negotiate and execute contracts, with a strong focus on risk allocation and legal soundness
Oversee cost management, cost reporting, forecasting and cashflow across the portfolio
Manage commercial risk, claims, variations, contract correspondence and dispute resolution in a practical, outcome-focused way
Act as the main commercial and contract advisor to the Development, Finance & Treasury, Legal and Delivery teams
Improve commercial frameworks, contract templates, governance and reporting across the regional platform
Visit sites in Australia and overseas for project initiation, reviews, audits, constructability reviews, commissioning and close-out
About You
12+ years in senior commercial roles in data centre construction, engineering, major infrastructure or complex development environments
A track record of leading commercial outcomes on large, high-value projects across the full project lifecycle
A degree in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business/Commerce or a related field
Deep expertise in contract negotiation, claims, dispute resolution, cost planning, forecasting, cashflow and commercial risk management
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise senior leaders
Commercially sharp, proactive and genuine, and able to build strong relationships across cultures and countries
What's On Offer
A minimum 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension
Work on some of the region's largest and most complex data centre developments
A senior role with real influence on commercial outcomes and governance
Competitive daily rate
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