Business Line Commercial Manager-Data Center
Houston, Texas
Experience: 0
Category: Construction
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 89.00 - 118.00 Per Hour
Job ID: 347238
Date Posted: 03/04/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/SQYN6w
Job Title: Business Line Commercial Manager-Data Center
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Contract
Compensation: $89 - $118 hr
+ (depending on experience)
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Overview
We are seeking a Commercial Manager to lead all commercial strategy and pricing activities during the tendering and pre-award phase of our client’s Data Center portfolio.
This role is responsible for building competitive, executable, and profitable proposals. The Commercial Manager will develop and maintain cost databases, establish pricing frameworks, and structure commercial strategies that maximize win probability while protecting margin integrity.
Based in Houston, this position partners closely with Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain, Finance, and Business Development to ensure proposals are commercially sound and aligned with both client expectations and company delivery model.
Post-award involvement will be limited to high-level support on major change orders or strategic negotiations.
- Develop and maintain a robust cost and sell-rate database tailored to Data Center delivery
- Lead pricing and commercial strategy for all tenders
- Structure proposals that align with client priorities and market benchmarks
- Ensure proper governance, risk review, and approval during bid stages
- Provide strategic commercial guidance on major post-award variations when required
- Lead full commercial development of tenders, including cost modeling, pricing structures, contingencies, and risk positioning
- Build and continuously refine a cost intelligence database covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontracting, and logistics benchmarks
- Develop sell-rate frameworks and margin strategies across multiple geographies and project types
- Conduct competitor and market analysis to shape pricing strategy and differentiation
- Prepare commercial proposal components, including pricing breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications
- Coordinate internal commercial reviews for pricing validation, risk assessment, and executive approvals
- Support Business Development in developing bid strategies and win themes
- Provide senior-level guidance during complex negotiations or major change events
- Maintain thorough documentation of pricing models and commercial assumptions for audit and future reference
- 18–25 years of experience in commercial management, contracts, project finance, or project management within large-scale construction or industrial projects
- Demonstrated success managing high-value, complex commercial portfolios
- Strong understanding of project cost structures, forecasting, and commercial risk mitigation
- Experience leading tender strategy and supporting executive-level negotiations
- Data Center or mission-critical project experience preferred
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
OR - 20+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience
- Professional certification (MRICS, CCP, or equivalent)
- Formal training in negotiation, project finance, or risk management
- Houston-based office role
- Periodic travel to project sites and client offices as needed
- Frequent collaboration with executive leadership, finance, legal, and operational teams
- Extended hours may be required during active bid cycles
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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