Manager Commercial - Data Center (India)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for data center projects.
• Manage project cash flow, client billing, subcontractor payments, and financial reporting.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while maximizing project opportunities.
• Lead contract administration, variation management, claims, and dispute avoidance.
• Conduct negotiations with clients, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement strategies and subcontract management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cost-to-complete reports, and monthly cost reports.
• Review and approve commercial documentation, contractual notices, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with project directors, construction, planning, and finance teams.
• Mentor and lead commercial team members.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in construction, mission-critical facilities, or data center projects.
• Experience managing the commercial function for large and complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of contracts, procurement, claims management, and commercial risk.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Strong analytical, financial, leadership, communication, and negotiation capabilities.