Data Center Pre-Construction Delivery Director — Front-End Strategy

Equinix; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix seeks a Senior Director, Data Center Pre-Construction Deliver Leader to drive the front-end strategy across the AMER construction portfolio, aligning Design & Engineering, Permitting, Procurement, Commercial, and Construction to speed delivery and standardize governance. You will foster strong GC/MCE partnerships and lead pre-award activities to ensure efficient shell and core completion.

You will establish and maintain best-in-class processes, mentor teams, and report progress to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mission-critical construction, pre-construction, contract management, and capital project delivery.
• 5+ years of experience leading, developing, and mentoring professional teams in complex project delivery environments.
• Experience managing general contractor relationships, negotiating major construction contracts, and delivering projects to cost and schedule objectives.
• Experience managing capital project budgets, cost performance, and commercial risk across large infrastructure or mission-critical construction programs.
• Strong understanding of data center construction delivery, procurement strategies, contract administration, and commercial delivery models.
• Proven ability to lead multiple concurrent projects or portfolios while driving operational performance, schedule, cost, and quality outcomes.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive leadership and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front-end strategy for AMER construction portfolio and drive execution.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Equinix seeks a Senior Director, Data Center Pre-Construction Deliver Leader to drive the front-end strategy across the AMER construction portfolio, aligning Design & Engineering, Permitting, Procurement, Commercial, and Construction to speed delivery and standardize governance. You will foster strong GC/MCE partnerships and lead pre-award activities to ensure efficient shell and core completion.

You will establish and maintain best-in-class processes, mentor teams, and report progress to