Commercial Manager - Construction

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About Edged Data Centers Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline. The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems. Overview Edged Data Centers is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial structuring and negotiation of construction-related contracts supporting the development of our next-generation data centers. This role will be responsible for defining commercial terms, financial negotiations, and ensuring that all agreements are aligned with Edge's cost, risk, and execution objectives. The Commercial Manager will collaborate closely with legal, construction, engineering, finance, and sourcing teams to ensure construction contracts are commercially optimized, risk-balanced, and executable across the portfolio. This position requires strong commercial acumen, advanced negotiation skills, and experience structuring complex construction or infrastructure agreements in capital-intensive environments. Key Responsibilities Define and develop commercial strategies for construction contracts, ensuring alignment with project execution, budget, and Platform Delivery objectives, including pricing models, payment structures, escalation mechanisms, incentives, and performance-based adjustments. Act as the gatekeeper for corporate procurement standards, identifying off-playbook vendor requests and driving formal business leadership approval processes prior to commitment. Evaluate vendor redlines for commercial, financial, and operational impact, and co-lead negotiation sessions alongside Legal to present a unified corporate position. Partner with Legal to translate agreed commercial terms into clear and enforceable contractual language. Participate in project and portfolio reviews to ensure commercial alignment and strategy prior to contract execution. Develop and maintain commercial playbooks, templates, and standard positions for construction contracts to drive consistency across projects. Capture and apply lessons learned from prior negotiations to continuously improve outcomes. Skills & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field. (An MBA or relevant advanced certifications like CPSM are a plus). 5+ years of experience in commercial management, procurement, contract negotiation, or related roles Experience negotiating construction, infrastructure, or capital equipment agreements Strong expertise in pricing models, payment structures, and commercial risk allocation Strong analytical and financial acumen, including cost modeling and cash flow considerations Proven ability to lead negotiations in complex, fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments Preferred Experience Experience in data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors Familiarity with construction contracting models (EPC, EPCM, design-build, modular delivery) Experience structuring large-scale CAPEX agreements Exposure to long-lead infrastructure or equipment installation contracts EEO Statement: Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Total Rewards Stat

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