Senior Manager, Construction Project Management

Equinix; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure company in Slough is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee various data centre projects. The role involves managing project cycles from inception through construction to completion, ensuring safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, proven project management experience, and proficiency in MS Office tools. A collaborative mindset and flexibility for travel are essential. Competitive salary and a supportive workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and construction management for data centres.
• Ability to travel for project use.
• In-depth knowledge of industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of data centre projects from inception to handover.
• Manage multiple construction projects ensuring quality and safety.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Vendor relations

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Visio

Job description

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.

Equinix is 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 Summary

This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team (over 250 people) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess $3Bn capex).

The Senior Project Manager role is vital for the prosperity of our projects and will involve overseeing and managing various aspects of datacentre project cycle from:

• Inception: Initial stages of the project, gaining stakeholder alignment, approval, and advance funding for design and preconstruction activities
• Construction: Overseeing the completion of the design and preconstruction process, ensuring high levels of quality and safety are achieved
• Testing & Acceptance: Plan and execute a rigorous testing program to ensure the facility functions as designed and meets the expectations of Operations and customers
• Transition: Facilitate the hand-off of the project to site operations, ensuring all customer requirements are accommodated

Overview

Responsible in all aspects of data centre design & construction for respective project from project inception, through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and hand-over of an operating facility, that could include ground up construction, fit-outs, remodels, etc.

The Senior Project Manager may be responsible for one or more projects and will direct all partners, internal (Design, Procurement, Operations, Security and IT/Network, as well as external vendors comprising Contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.

Responsible for driving a safe, quality first culture, ensuring that all applicable codes, standards, and good construction practices are followed.

Ensuring that internal controls are adhered to at each step of the process through effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.

Occasional travel may be required for project delivery, depending on project locations, which involves exposure to construction environments.

Responsibilities

Management

• Provides guidance to Construction Project Managers who are driving the delivery to day-to-day Construction projects
• Sets goals for immediate team members

Project Management

• Manages one or more construction projects at a time
• Leads by example on safety, standards, and culture
• Manages and monitors project progress, quality and compliance with building regulations
• Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Overview and management of project risk registers

Vendor Relations

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

Training Programs

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

Contract Administration

• 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

Leadership

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

Policy & Procedure Development

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction, construction project management and /or engineering or with equivalent experience
• Proven experience in project and construction management that will include critical Infrastructure for Datacentre, Pharmaceutical, Bio-tech or similar environments
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Customer focused, Self-motivated and flexible
• In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practices
• Experience in construction procurement methodologies
• Experience in the adoption of off-site manufacturing methods in construction
• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project, Excel, and Visio
• English language is a must
• In terms of behaviours and competencies, we value individuals who are agile, business-savvy, collaborative, decisive, and inclusive

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 Affiniative 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.