Senior Commercial ManagerEquinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ 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 20 years of continuous 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 2,100 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 SummaryThis position is within the Global Design and Construction team (over 200no. people) who deliver over 70no. projects globally per year (in excess of $2B capex).The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix’s portfolio major expansion construction projects throughout EMEA. The position works closely with other internal project teams of varying levels of seniority. The role is expected to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership specifically focused to drive down construction costs, provide assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes and help manage all major contract risksResponsibilitiesConstruction ProjectsDirects others and leverages experience to unique construction project challenges by engaging with contractors and closely working with corporate development and planning teamBudget & ReportingProvides guidance for regular audits and gap analysis is completed to ensure compliance with cost management standardsProcurementDirects appropriate professional cost management controls and proceduresContractsMaintains contract policy standardsIdentifies areas within contractual policies that have had recurring issues and recommends modifications to policyRisk ManagementManages risk across multiples reports and makes strategic recommendations to avoid future riskCollaborationDrives regional coordination when developing strategies with corporate development, legal, regional management while managing key stakeholdersQualificationsBachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related fieldProven experience in a related functionPreferably RICS accreditationMust be detail orientated, with accurate input and proof reading skillsMust be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentMust have strong business acumenMust have strong written and verbal communication skillsMust have strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgencyMust have strong computer skills, particularly with ExcelEquinix 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, you may send an email to accommodations@equinix.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.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.
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