Senior Director, Commercial and Program Controls

1 Day ago • 15 Years + • Logistics • Facilities Management • $298,000 PA - $414,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Director, Commercial & Project Controls leads sourcing, commercial negotiations, agreements, cost control, scheduling, and risk management for Google's data center construction program. This role requires collaboration with design, construction, project controls, contracts, and legal teams to deliver data center capacity at scale. Key responsibilities include developing and executing regional business strategies, aligning Google's cost, technology, and availability needs within a dynamic market. The position demands expertise in construction contracting methods, compensation methodologies, and risk management, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and optimizing value.
Must have:
  • 15+ years construction experience
  • Commercial/cost control expertise
  • Supply chain & contract management
  • Industrial project experience
  • Strong vendor relationships
  • Budget & schedule adherence
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of construction cost drivers
  • Methods of measurement expertise
  • Contract law and claims management
  • Procurement planning & policy expertise
  • Supplier management skills
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 15 years of experience in construction commercial/cost control, supply chain management, contracts management, or construction project management.
  • Experience with construction contracting and pricing/methods of measurement on industrial projects.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge of construction costs drivers, methods of measurement (basis of pricing) and how to influence them.
  • Knowledge of contracts, contract law and claims management processes and procedures.
  • Supplier management skills.
  • Expertise in procurement planning and procurement policy.

About the job

As the Global Commercial & Project Controls (CPC) Director you will lead the sourcing, commercial discussions, agreements, cost control, scheduling and risk management for the construction of Google’s data center program.

In this role, you will work closely with management from design, construction, project controls, contracts and legal to enable delivery of new data center capacity at scale.

The primary focus is on the planning and execution of the construction procurement and commercial activities. Key roles and responsibilities include developing and executing a regional business strategy, complementing the category strategy which positions Google's cost, technology, and availability requirements in a dynamic environment.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $298,000-$414,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Provide commercial and project controls leadership within the project(s), directing activities required to support the planning and execution of the project.
  • Be able to role model standard business processes, ensure compliance with corporate fiscal, legal, environmental, and risk management policies in order to minimize and limit corporate liability, manage risk, and optimize value.
  • Plan for and implement systems necessary to support project execution to budget and schedule expectations.
  • Maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships and participate in high-level discussions for major agreements.
  • Provide expertise in construction contracting methods and compensation methodologies, understanding the relationship between contractual responsibilities and assignment of risk.

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