Senior Manager, Construction Project Management

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 245+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 70+ quarters of growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000 cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Directs day to day activities and operations of a large team of Construction/Operation Project Managers. Mentors junior team members and makes strong tactical decisions to resolve project issues. Manages Construction project costs, methods, and project team selection.

Responsibilities

Management

• Provides management and leadership across a team to ensure the team’s growth is in alignment with Operations’ goals and strategy
• Sets goals for immediate team members

Project Management

• Leads and manages medium, sometimes regional construction programs
• Provides guidance and project leadership including ground up construction, remodels, renovations, etc., ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations

Vendor Relations

• Directs up to 20 external vendors per project comprising General Contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Supports maintenance of high value relationships

Training Programs

• Contributes to identifying and developing training programs
• Engages in cross-functional training

Contract Administration

• Conducts appropriate contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation

Leadership

• Mentors junior team members as needed
• Directs internal and external project team members including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, and IT/Network support teams

Policy & Procedure Development

• Contributes to creating and maintaining best in class policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project and construction management preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.