Senior Commercial Manager - Data Center Construction
Descrizione dell'offerta
Job Description: Commercial Management Lead
Position Details
Title: Commercial Management Lead — PMC Services
Project: Data Centre Campus, Italy
Client: Project Management Consultant
Location: Italy (on-site, no remote working)
Role Summary
Lead all commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of an data centre development on behalf of the Employer. Establish and manage cost control systems, budgets, cash flow forecasting, change management, claims, and final accounts. Protect the Employer’s commercial position throughout design and construction while ensuring world-class cost management and reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Systems
Develop the Commercial Management Execution Plan (CMEP)
Implement the Employer’s electronic cost management system
Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to NRM Level 3
Develop commercial communication protocol
Establish comprehensive commercial database
Cost Management & Control
Manage budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
Produce weekly cost dashboards and detailed monthly cost reports
Track project cost performance against baseline budget
Monitor and manage costs against the baseline cost plan including contingencies
Prepare cost plans for all design phases (Concept, Preliminary, Interim, Final)
Validate development budget and benchmark market rates
Implement scope management processes to track changes against baseline
Change Management
Lead the change management process: variation orders, ROMs, Employer instructions, cost claims
Prepare cost estimates within 2 business days of receipt of information
Maintain single live register of variations on the Employer’s system
Manage co-ordination of the variation approval process
Provide all necessary substantiation for proposed variation orders (min 5 business days prior to deadline)
Prepare full and detailed final account incorporating all variations and cash allowance adjustments
Procurement & Contracts
Manage tender evaluation, contract awards, and negotiations for sub-packages
Analyse and evaluate commercial tender responses; prepare recommendation reports within 5 business days
Administer the Construction Contract within delegated authority
Draft all contract correspondence ensuring full compliance with Employer governance
Liaise with Employer’s legal counsel on contract documentation and negotiations
Review and comment on final draft contracts prior to approval and execution
Payments & Certification
Certify advance, interim, and final payment applications
Conduct monthly valuations and certify work done
Manage advance payment deductions, retention, and repayments
Monitor Contractor’s monthly payment applications against baseline cash flow
Establish and monitor fees for statutory approvals, connections, and direct Employer costs
Risk & Insurance
Prepare and maintain risk and opportunity register
Quantify contingencies and advise on mitigation strategies
Monitor insurance compliance across all parties
Maintain register of bonds, guarantees, and insurances
Review all forms of bonds and guarantees for compliance
Claims & Disputes
Examine claims notices and submissions; prepare recommendations for the Employer
Develop detailed claims management procedures and process flows within 20 business days
Investigate and recommend on requests for additional cost and extension of time
Advise on strategies for claims avoidance and minimization
Support the Employer in dispute settlement without resorting to arbitration
Reporting & Communication
Prepare monthly cost reports with executive summary, baseline vs. actual, cash flow analysis
Produce weekly dashboards with cost summaries and risk updates
Lead and chair commercial/cost meetings at site
Prepare feedback/learning schedule and lessons learned
All commercial documentation hosted on Employer system per naming convention
Handover & Close-Out
Prepare final accounts for all Construction Contracts
Recommend on release of retention, bonds, and guarantees
Prepare final risk and opportunity register for transfer to operations
Prepare final report summarizing all commercial aspects
Recommend on Performance Certificate and Final Completion
Requirements
Essential
Minimum 15 years of relevant commercial/cost management experience in Italy
Proven track record on data centre construction projects
Expert knowledge of Italian construction law , contract administration, and procurement regulations
Experience with EPC/Design & Build contracts — ideally FIDIC-based or bespoke forms
Strong expertise in cost control, budgeting, cash flow management, and forensic cost analysis
Proficiency with cost management software and electronic reporting platforms
Ability to manage multi-contractor, multi-consultant commercial environments
Experience with claims management, dispute resolution , and final account negotiations
Fluent in Italian and English
Professional qualifications: RICS (QS), or equivalent Italian/European cost management certification
Currently employed by the bidding firm for at least 5 years (per KDC requirement)
Preferred
Experience in Italy
Knowledge of NRM costing methodology (to Level 3)
Experience with LEED Gold or sustainable construction commercial requirements
Understanding of data centre MEP systems and their commercial implications
Experience with value engineering workshops and value management
Knowledge of Italian statutory approval costs and processes
Working Conditions
Full-time on-site no remote working permitted
At least one member of the commercial team must be on-site every business day
Commercial team leader and all commercial personnel must be based and available on the project
Regular travel may be required for Employer meetings (Dubai/Abu Dhabi quarterly)
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