Senior Commercial Manager

Verne Global is seeking to hire an experienced individual for the position of Senior Commercial Manager who will lead the commercial, contractual, and financial management of a large-scale data center construction project. The individual will work on-site and the role involves strategic responsibility for procurement, contract administration, cost control, change management, claims, risk management, and project close-out, with the aim of ensuring the client's interests are always prioritized. This is a key role in the project's senior management, offering an opportunity to significantly impact the commercial success and value creation of the data center in a complex and fast-paced project environment. Key tasks and responsibilities: - Overall supervision of the project's commercial management from the procurement process, contract execution, and construction to final close-out. - Manage FIDIC contracts and ensure compliance with contract terms, notification obligations, payment provisions, change processes, and dispute resolution procedures. - Responsibility for change management, variations and additional works, claims, extensions of time requests, and contract negotiations. - Overall supervision of cost control, financial planning, cost forecasting, cash flow, risk management, and reporting. - Support and advise project managers and key stakeholders on costs. - Ensure robust governance regarding contracts, risks, changes, and claims. - Communication and collaboration with lawyers, procurement teams, project managers, construction teams, and other stakeholders. - Lead final close-out negotiations and support successful project completion. Education and qualification requirements: - Experience in commercial management, contract administration, or quantity surveying in large projects related to civil engineering, infrastructure, industry, data centers, or other technically demanding projects. - Good knowledge of FIDIC contracts. - Experience in managing extensive work packages related to MEP systems, power infrastructure, backup power, cooling systems, and commissioning. - Very good commercial and financial knowledge, negotiation skills, and ability to communicate with stakeholders. - University degree in business, engineering, law, or related fields. - Professional certifications such as MRICS, MCIOB, PMP, CIArb, AACE, or equivalent are an advantage. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and leadership abilities. - Initiative, independence, and organized work methods. The application deadline is September 8, 2026. Applications should be submitted through www.intellecta.is and must include a CV and a detailed cover letter outlining the applicant's relevant qualifications. Interested individuals, regardless of gender, are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated confidentially and responded to after the hiring process is complete. Further information can be provided by Sigríður Svava Sandholt (sigridur@intellecta.is) at +354 511 1225.