Key Talent Solutions · 21 hours ago
Commercial Manager
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expKey Talent Solutions is building a talent pool to support large-scale data center construction projects across the Dallas–Fort Worth market. The Commercial Manager will ensure projects remain commercially viable, accurately forecasted, and operationally transparent while managing cost plans, commercial risks, and schedule integrity.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Carrie Richardson
Responsibilities
Own cost plans, commitments, forecasting, and variance analysis from early works through to final account
Evaluate change orders, manage commercial risk, support claims awareness, and enforce disciplined change control
Build and maintain master schedules, baselines, and progress logic — identifying critical path risks •before• they lead to delays
Translate real field progress into decision-ready reports that leadership can trust
Assist with the buy-out and commercial review of major trade and equipment packages, including high-value MEP systems
Qualification
Required
5+ years in commercial, cost, estimating, QS, or project controls roles within construction
Strong Excel-based forecasting and reporting skills
Contractual fluency and hands-on change management experience
Schedule tool proficiency (Primavera P6 or equivalent) for planning roles
Ability to collaborate closely with PMs and site teams without compromising control integrity
Preferred
Data center or mission-critical experience
Exposure to large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or heavy MEP projects
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Finance, or a related field
Experience managing heavy MEP packages, where equipment costs exceed civil scope
Meticulous attention to detail and the confidence to challenge data until it's accurate
Company
Key Talent Solutions
KTS Group – Expert Recruitment Across Multiple Sectors With foundations dating back to 1978, KTS is a global, multi-sector recruitment group known for its expertise.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase