CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Who are we? Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners, and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences, and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 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. Construction Project Manager We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Project Manager to join our Global Design & Construction team. As a Construction Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in the successful delivery of our construction projects, ensuring adherence to our Growth Framework and Project Delivery Model (PDM). Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the entire project lifecycle, from inception to transition, while ensuring the highest industry standards of quality and safety. Core Responsibilities: Project Delivery Model (PDM): Implement and adhere to our standardized PDM, which serves as the foundation for project delivery. Familiarize yourself with the four key stages of the PDM: Inception, Construction, Testing & Acceptance, and Transition. Stakeholder Management: Gain stakeholder alignment and approval at the beginning of the project cycle. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including Equinix sales teams, customers, vendors, general contractors (GCs), and subcontractors. Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks, developing clear strategies for risk mitigation. Proactively address challenges that may arise during the project lifecycle. Supply Chain Management: Understand the entire supply chain for your project, including vendors, GCs, and subcontractors. Foster strong relationships and act as a liaison between project teams and the supply chain. Budget and Cost Management: Be intimately familiar with the project's cost report and actively participate in its development and management throughout the project. Design and Pre-construction: Collaborate with design teams and actively participate in the design and pre-construction phases. Ensure timely issuance of design and commercial deliverables. Commissioning: Oversee the commissioning process, working closely with various stakeholders to establish credibility and ensure successful project outcomes. EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety): Embrace and promote a strong commitment to EHS processes and standards. Monitor and ensure the closure of EHS issues throughout the project lifecycle. Project Management: Lead and manage multiple large capital projects, including ground-up construction, remodels, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. Ensure projects meet or exceed company expectations. Vendor Relations: Direct and manage external vendors, including General Contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, and equipment suppliers. Establish and maintain high-value relationships with vendors. Contract Administration: Develop and execute effective contract administration procedures, including the generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other relevant documents. Leadership and Management: Demonstrate transformational leadership behaviors, including agility, business savvy, collaboration, decisiveness, and inclusivity. Foster a culture of excellence, continuous growth, and innovation within the project team. What we look for: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction, construction project management and/or services engineering or equivalent experience. Proven experience in project and construction management that will include critical infrastructure for Datacentre, Pharmaceutical, Bio-tech, Petrochemical or similar environments. Ability and willingness to travel. Customer focused, self-motivated and flexible. In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practices. Experience in construction procurement methodologies. Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project and Excel. English is a must and another language would be a plus. In terms of behaviors and competencies, we value individuals who are agile, business-savvy, collaborative, decisive, and inclusive. Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing . Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr