Senior Construction Project Manager

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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.

This position is within the Global Design and Construction team (over 200 team members) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess of $2B capex).

The Senior Construction Project Manager oversees the day‑to‑day operations and strategic direction of multiple large‑scale construction projects, while leading and developing a team of Construction and Operations Project Managers. This role directs project execution, manages construction costs, methods, and contractor selection, and ensures alignment with project schedules and organizational goals in a complex, multifaceted environment. The Senior Construction Project Manager also mentors junior team members, providing tactical guidance and making decisive interventions to resolve project issues and drive successful outcomes.

• Provides guidance to Construction/Operations Project Managers who are driving the delivery to day‑to‑day Construction/Operations projects
• Sets goals for immediate team members
• Manages multilayered teams of professionals, external and internal and drive to deliver to set goals for successful completion and handover to OPS/business

• Manages one or more smaller projects or single larger construction projects
• Lead by example on safety, standards, and culture
• Manage and monitor project progress, quality and compliance with building regulations
• Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Overview and management of project risk registers
• Lead detailed cost control efforts, taking initiative to drive rapid turnarounds in collaboration with the Commercial Team to deliver cost‑effective outcomes

• Directs external vendors per project comprising general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers etc.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships

• Supports in identifying and developing training programs
• Supports cross‑functional training

• Manages contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
• Liaising with local authorities and relevant State agencies and departments

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

• Manages maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Manages project closure, handover and lessons‑learnt processes are established and implemented

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Project Management, or Services Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with General Contractors (GCs), with exposure to greenfield developments and retrofit projects
• Proven experience in project and construction management, including work on critical infrastructure within data centers or similar industrial environments
• Demonstrated success managing construction projects from initiation through completion
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to work in a dynamic environment
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practices
• Experience with construction procurement methodologies and contractor management
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Project, Excel, and…