Director, Commercial Management

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. Job SummaryThis position reports to the APAC Senior Director of Commercial Management for Global Design & Construction. The role focuses on overseeing commercial management for major expansion construction projects across the APAC region, collaborating with cross-functional internal teams. Key responsibilities include driving capex efficiency to meet cost targets, ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and reporting processes, and managing contract risks. The role requires strategic leadership and effective communication to align project objectives and foster collaboration among stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesConstruction ProjectsProvides strategic oversight for the planning and monitoring of construction projects from start to completionMonitors the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendorsReports status, successes, challenges and key activities to senior managementDevelops, manages and is accountable for achievement of key commercial metricsDrives continuous improvement initiatives and develops best practicesEnsures correct level of professional cost management resources are identified, engaged and managed on all regional construction projectsProvides cost management advice and supportOversees and provides guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projectsBudget & ReportingOversees the preparation of budgets (including detailed cost modeling and benchmarking analysis) and presents to senior managementMonitors adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan, including cost checks and reviews, value engineering and cost saving initiatives and evaluation of alternatesReview analytics for project portfolio cash flow and earned value analysisReviews project cost reports and carries out regular reviews of these with senior managementActs as a stage gate approver of budgets prior to executive approvalOversees the adherence against company expenditure limitsProcurementProvides guidance and assists with the orderly development of requests for proposal leading into procurement for consultant services agreements, owner furnished equipment and general contractor services agreementsGuides the overall contracting strategy and signing off construction contractsContractsGuides contract policy and ensuring audit complianceAdvises and intervenes appropriately to resolve major contractual claims and disputes as they ariseRisk ManagementSets out risk management policy and auditing compliancePro-actively leads all commercial risk management efforts including commercial audits, contingency analyses, risk identification and analyses and management trainingCollaborationDrives global coordination when developing strategies with corporate development, legal, company management, while also managing internal key stakeholdersPeople ManagementDirectly manages a team of Commercial Managers and works closely with other internal project teamsTrains and develops in-house teams on commercial controls and best practicesQualifications10+ years of professional experience ideally in data center or mission critical system design and construction and costingBachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, financial or related field Proven data center and/or strong MEP experience Proven people management skillsPreferably RICS accreditation Must be detail orientated, with accurate input and proof-reading skills Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills Must have strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency Must have strong computer skills, particularly with Excel, Power BI, Cost Management Tools 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 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.