Commercial Manager (Construction)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure is seeking a commercial management professional to oversee major expansion construction projects across EMEA. The role involves budget preparation, cost management, and risk assessment to ensure project success. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in the data center industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in the data center industry is preferable.
• Relevant professional qualification is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of budgets and monitor adherence throughout the project lifespan.
• Provide guidance for requests for proposals and oversee commercial change management.
• Lead risk management efforts and conduct regular reviews with senior management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Cost management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, financial, or related fields

Job description

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.

Equinix operates over 250 data centers globally. 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.

Job Summary:

• The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix's portfolio of 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 on driving down construction costs, providing assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes, and helping manage all major contract risks.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of budgets, including detailed cost modeling, benchmarking analysis, and presentation to senior management.
• Monitor adherence to budgets throughout the project lifespan, including cost checks, reviews, value engineering, cost-saving initiatives, and evaluation of alternatives.
• Provide guidance and assist with the development of requests for proposals leading into procurement for design services, owner-furnished equipment, and general contractor services agreements.
• Oversee and guide commercial change management and evaluation efforts on all projects.
• Review analytics for project portfolio cash flow and earned value analysis.
• Monitor the financial close-out of all projects, including vendor settlements.
• Lead risk management efforts, including commercial audits, contingency analyses, risk identification, analysis, and training.
• Review project cost reports and conduct regular reviews with senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, financial, or related fields.
• Experience in the data center industry is preferable.
• Must be detail-oriented, with accurate input and proofreading skills.
• Relevant professional qualification is preferred but not essential.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, and other protected statuses.