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Equinix

Senior Manager, Commercial Management

Equinix, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future. A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Description

This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team (circa 300 people) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess of $4Bn annual capex).

Job Summary The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix's portfolio of construction projects throughout AMER. The role works closely with other internal project teams, including Design, Construction, Procurement (including Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Purchasing), Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate Development. The role is expected to provide proactive strategic and day-to-day leadership focused to drive down construction costs, provide assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes, and help manage all major contract risks.

Responsibilities Pre-Contract

Procurement of third-party consultants including Design, Commercial and Pre-Construction Services

Development of detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) and service deliverables for the commercial management services

Day to day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard

Development of General Contractor and supplier procurement strategies in conjunction with the Construction Management (CM) team

Working with Legal and Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) to prepare General Contractor Contracts including negotiation of Contract terms

Collation and presentation of market insights for the construction industry in the relevant country including market activity, comparative builds, construction cost indices, key suppliers and benchmarking information

Preparation of budgets for all design stages including feasibility estimation, detailed cost modelling, benchmarking analysis and presentation of this to senior management throughout funding approval stages

Advice on the most economical design and construction delivery strategy including budget comparisons

Identification of market and region-specific commercial risks and development of practical mitigation strategies

Ensuring that all cost data is prepared and presented in the Equinix WBS throughout the Project lifecycle

Input and action of Value Engineering (VE) exercises at all stages of design. The output must include clear cost evaluation to support decision making

Prepare annual and quarterly cashflow forecasts for active and pipeline projects

Prepare and oversee monthly reports for budget, cashflow, risk and change management

Post Contract

Day to day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard

Monitor adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan including cost checks and reviews, value engineering and cost saving initiatives and evaluation of alternates

Oversee and provide guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projects

Monitor and report monthly and quarterly on project portfolio cash flow for the region

Provide Construction in Place (CIP) data to Finance

Pro-actively lead all commercial risk management efforts including commercial audits, contingency analysis and management

Prepare and oversee monthly cost reports for budget, cashflow, risk and change management

Monitor the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors

Prepare lessons learned cost analysis and detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) analysis of outturn costs

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related field, or equivalent experience

Proven experience in a Commercial Management role at a senior level

Demonstrated mission critical facility experience, strong preference for data center experience

Working knowledge of mission critical MEP expertise

Preferably RICS accreditation

Detail orientated, with accurate input and proof-reading skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Strong business acumen

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency

Strong Excel, Power BI, Cost Management Tool skills and experience

Campus project experience a plus

Compensation and Benefits The targeted pay range for this position varies by location. Pay ranges shown reflect the base pay for new hires and may be updated periodically based on business needs and individual factors such as role, level, skills, experience and education.

Canada - Toronto Office TRO: 119,000 - 179,000 CAD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI: 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

Equinix Benefits and Eligibility: Equinix offers benefits including medical, retirement, PTO, and holidays. Benefits vary by location and are subject to plan terms and change at Equinix discretion.

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 this form.

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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, political or organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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