Commercial Lead

XYZ Reality•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution, purpose built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this holographic technology, that sits within The Atom — a smart, site-safe headset/hardhat — but we implement it on projects, utilising the power of AR to ensure that all schemes are completed in line with delivery timescales and budgets. XYZ has grown to over 100 staff across the UK, US & Europe and is working with Mission Critical organisations & construction companies to successfully deliver major projects.

Requirements

10+ years of commercial or project controls experience on major construction programmes or portfolios, with direct exposure to Data Centre or other mission-critical environments.
Proven track record managing commercial performance on projects or portfolios valued at £/$100Ms to Bn scale — across cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and commercial reporting.
Ability to communicate commercial insight credibly across the full stakeholder spectrum — from Investors, Lenders, and Funders through to Developer and GC Commercial teams.
Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional accreditation (RICS, AACE, or equivalent) is desirable.
Cost Breakdown Structure — standards, definitions & formalisation
Cost Control & Cost Management at programme scale
Forecasting & Earned Value Management (EVM)
Commercial Reporting across investor, developer & GC audiences
Data-literate — comfortable working with Data Scientists & BI tools
Rigorous, structured thinker with strong stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

Own commercial and cost performance across your assigned projects or portfolio — leading cost control, forecasting, earned value, and commercial reporting to the highest standards of rigour and accuracy.
Help define XYZ's Construction Commercial Standards — formalising cost breakdown structures, cost definitions, and reporting frameworks that set a new benchmark for the industry.
Partner with Data Scientists to develop new commercial insights — translating raw cost and programme data into actionable intelligence that drives better decision-making and measurable cost performance improvements.
Communicate across the full stakeholder stack — presenting commercial performance clearly and credibly to Investors, Lenders, and Funders (Data Centre clients); Developer Commercial teams; and GC Commercial and QS teams.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities proactively — maintaining forecast accuracy, flagging variance early, and supporting project leadership in understanding the commercial implications of delivery decisions.
Contribute to the evolution of XYZ's commercial product offering — bringing deep industry expertise to bear on how the platform captures, structures, and surfaces cost and commercial data for clients.