Job title: Commercial Lead
Department: Project Controls
Location: US
ABOUT XYZ REALITY
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XYZ Reality are the creators of the world's first and only engineering-grade Augmented Reality solution, purpose built for the construction industry. Not only have we created this holographic technology, that sits within The Atom — a smart, site-safe headset/hardhat — but we implement it on projects, utilising the power of AR to ensure that all schemes are completed in line with delivery timescales and budgets.
XYZ has grown to over 100 staff across the UK, US & Europe and is working with Mission Critical organisations & construction companies to successfully deliver major projects.
THE ROLE
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XYZ Reality is hiring three Commercial Leads — across the US and Europe — to sit at the intersection of construction delivery and data-driven commercial intelligence.
This is a role for someone who has spent 10+ years working in the commercial engine of major programmes. You know cost inside out — how it's structured, where it hides, how it moves, and what it means to different stakeholders. You've managed cost on projects or portfolios worth hundreds of millions to billions, and you understand the commercial language spoken at every level — from GC QS teams on site to Investors and Lenders in the boardroom.
At XYZ, you won't just track cost. You'll help define the commercial standards that the construction industry should be running on, and work with our Data Scientists to build new commercial insights that drive genuinely best-in-class cost performance. This is a rare opportunity to shape how an industry measures and manages money.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Own commercial and cost performance across your assigned projects or portfolio — leading cost control, forecasting, earned value, and commercial reporting to the highest standards of rigour and accuracy.
• Help define XYZ's Construction Commercial Standards — formalising cost breakdown structures, cost definitions, and reporting frameworks that set a new benchmark for the industry.
• Partner with Data Scientists to develop new commercial insights — translating raw cost and programme data into actionable intelligence that drives better decision-making and measurable cost performance improvements.
• Communicate across the full stakeholder stack — presenting commercial performance clearly and credibly to Investors, Lenders, and Funders (Data Centre clients); Developer Commercial teams; and GC Commercial and QS teams.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities proactively — maintaining forecast accuracy, flagging variance early, and supporting project leadership in understanding the commercial implications of delivery decisions.
• Contribute to the evolution of XYZ's commercial product offering — bringing deep industry expertise to bear on how the platform captures, structures, and surfaces cost and commercial data for clients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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• 10+ years of commercial or project controls experience on major construction programmes or portfolios, with direct exposure to Data Centre or other mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record managing commercial performance on projects or portfolios valued at £/$100Ms to Bn scale — across cost control, forecasting, earned value management, and commercial reporting.
• Ability to communicate commercial insight credibly across the full stakeholder spectrum — from Investors, Lenders, and Funders through to Developer and GC Commercial teams.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Relevant professional accreditation (RICS, AACE, or equivalent) is desirable.
KEY EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
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• Cost Breakdown Structure — standards, definitions & formalisation
• Cost Control & Cost Management at programme scale
• Forecasting & Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Commercial Reporting across investor, developer & GC audiences
• Data-literate — comfortable working with Data Scientists & BI tools
• Rigorous, structured thinker with strong stakeholder communication
BENEFITS
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🏝️ 15 days PTO + public holidays
🩺 Private healthcare including dental & vision
🎄 Christmas shutdown days on top of leave allowance (2–4 per year usually)
🏠 Hybrid working
🪙 Biannual salary reviews
🥳 Summer & Christmas staff parties
💰 Employee referral scheme
🚀 Make a real-world impact of revolutionising the construction industry
Skills Required
- 10+ years of commercial or project controls experience on major construction programmes or portfolios, with exposure to Data Centre or mission-critical environments.
- Proven track record managing commercial performance on projects or portfolios valued at £/$100Ms to Bn scale across cost control, forecasting, EVM, and commercial reporting.
- Ability to communicate commercial insight credibly across Investors, Lenders, Funders, Developer and GC Commercial teams.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
- Relevant professional accreditation (RICS, AACE, or equivalent).
- Cost Breakdown Structure standards, definitions, and formalisation experience.
- Cost control and cost management at programme scale.
- Forecasting and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Commercial reporting experience for investor, developer, and GC audiences.
- Data-literate; comfortable working with Data Scientists and BI tools.
- Rigorous, structured thinker with strong stakeholder communication skills.
What We Do
XYZ Reality is on a mission to eliminate rework and is pioneering the AEC sector with the world’s most accurate Augmented Reality (AR) headset, the Atom. Harnessing the power of the Atom, construction teams can now view and position holograms of BIM on-site to 5mm accuracy, validate in real-time and make immediate decisions in the field during all phases of construction. This cutting-edge tool makes the entire construction journey safer and more efficient, reducing waste, de-risking processes, and allowing construction teams to build it right, first time. Winner of the prestigious award for ‘Mission Critical Tech Innovation’ at DCD Global 2022 Awards and awarded the accolade for ‘Digital innovation in on-site productivity’ at the Digital Construction Awards, XYZ Reality is focused on making the lives of all construction teams easier. Manage build quality, drive project deliverables, and accelerate data visibility through a single fully-managed service. When accuracy is everything, there’s XYZ!
