Director, Commercial Management

Equinix; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital infrastructure is seeking a Commercial Manager responsible for overseeing major expansion construction projects across the APAC region. This role involves strategic leadership, financial oversight, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure project success and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center construction and strong management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in data center or mission-critical system design and construction.
• Proven data center and/or strong MEP experience.
• Preferably RICS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning and monitoring of construction projects from start to completion.
• Prepares and monitors budgets throughout the project lifespan.
• Leads risk management efforts and contract negotiations.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Oversight

Risk Management

Data Analysis

Cost Management

Education

Bachelors degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, financial or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Construction Cost Accounting Software

Job description

Who are we Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company, operating over 260data 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 providingan 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 Projects Provides strategic oversight for the planning and monitoring of construction projects from start to completion Monitors the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors Reports status, successes, challenges and key activities to senior management Develops, manages and is accountable for achievement of key commercial metrics Drives continuous improvement initiatives and develops best practices Ensures correct level of professional cost management resources are identified, engaged and managed on all regional construction projects Provides cost management advice and support Oversees and provides guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projectsBudget & Reporting Oversees the preparation of budgets (including detailed cost modeling and benchmarking analysis) and presents to senior management Monitors adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan, including cost checks and reviews, value engineering and cost saving initiatives and evaluation of alternates Review analytics for project portfolio cash flow and earned value analysis Reviews project cost reports and carries out regular reviews of these with senior management Acts as a stage gate approver of budgets prior to executive approval Oversees the adherence against company expenditure limitsProcurement Provides 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 agreements Guides the overall contracting strategy and signing off construction contractsContracts Guides contract policy and ensuring audit compliance Advises and intervenes appropriately to resolve major contractual claims and disputes as they ariseRisk Management Sets out risk management policy and auditing compliance Pro-actively leads all commercial risk management efforts including commercial audits, contingency analyses, risk identification and analyses and management trainingCollaboration Drives global coordination when developing strategies with corporate development, legal, company management, while also managing internal key stakeholdersPeople Management Directly manages a team of Commercial Managers and works closely with other internal project teams Trains and develops in-house teams on commercial controls and best practicesQualifications 10+ years of professional experience ideally in data center or mission critical system design and construction and costing Bachelors degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, financial or related field Proven data center and/or strong MEP experience Proven people management skills Preferably 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 ToolsEquinix 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.,

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