VP Commercial Management

Yondr Group

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About The Position

Yondr is a global developer, owner, operator, and service provider of data centers. The VP Commercial Management is a strategic commercial leader in the construction, critical environment, and/or data center sector. The role provides day-to-day commercial management, drives best practices, assures compliance with internal Group controls, completes reporting processes, and manages commercial opportunities and risk across the global Design and Construction team.

The position leads contract, cost, and risk management through the Design and Construction lifecycle, builds vendor management programs, and develops stakeholder relationships. It also leads and develops a high-performing commercial management team, adapts commercial strategies to regional market conditions across the Americas and EMEA, and reports project financial performance, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership. The role requires travel as needed to support regional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Economics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in contracts and cost management within the construction industry.
• Proven experience in risk management, including a strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of construction contracts, legal frameworks, and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to support regional projects.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or relevant advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract management throughout the Design and Construction lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, and administration.
• Develop and implement standardized contract templates and best practices, working with legal counsel to ensure alignment with company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead cost control throughout the project lifecycle, from estimating and budgeting to monitoring and reporting.
• Develop strategies to optimize project costs and schedules while maintaining safety and quality.
• Develop and maintain cost databases and historical cost data.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across a global portfolio of Design and Construction projects.
• Establish and maintain a risk management framework and regularly update risk registers.
• Work with project teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Build and lead a high-performing commercial management team, providing mentorship and supporting professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align commercial objectives and facilitate effective communication.
• Adapt strategies to local market conditions across the Americas and EMEA, and stay informed about regional regulations, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports to executive leadership on project financial performance, risks, and recommendations.
• Use data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Build stakeholder relationships and vendor management programs that support the operational requirements of the global Design and Construction team.
• Travel as needed to support regional projects.

Benefits

• Yondr provides inclusive benefits intended to support people from all backgrounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive