Senior Commercial Manager

Equinix, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equinix Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager within the Global Design and Construction team in the Atlanta area. The role focuses on procurement, budgeting, and pre/post-contract commercial management for mission-critical data center projects worldwide.

You will coordinate with Legal, COE, and CM teams to optimize cost, risk, and delivery timelines, while maintaining rigorous documentation and reporting across multiple sites and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction, business, financial or related field.
• Proven senior-level Commercial Management experience.
• Demonstrated mission critical facility experience, preferably data centers.
• Working knowledge of mission critical MEP.
• Campus project experience is a plus.
• RICS accreditation preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong input and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with clear decision making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI and cost-management tools.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of third-party consultants including design, commercial and pre-construction services.
• Develop detailed RFPs and deliverables for commercial management.
• Manage third-party consultants to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Develop general contractor and supplier procurement strategies with the CM team.
• Coordinate with Legal and COE to prepare GC contracts and terms.
• Prepare budgets for design stages with feasibility estimation and cost modelling.
• Provide cost evaluation and value engineering support for decisions.
• Prepare annual and quarterly cashflow forecasts for active and pipeline projects.
• Oversee monthly reports for budget, cashflow, risk and changes.

Skills

Commercial management

Senior-level experience

Mission critical facility experience

Data center experience

MEP expertise

RICS accreditation

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Business acumen

Written and verbal communication

Accountability and urgency

Excel

Power BI

Cost management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, business, financial or related field

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. 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 (Circa 300 no. people) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess $4Bn annual capex).

Responsibilities

Pre-Contract

• Procurement of third-party consultants including Design, Commercial and Pre-Construction Services
• Development of detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) and service deliverables for the commercial management services
• Day to day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard
• Development of General Contractor and supplier procurement strategies in conjunction with the Construction Management (CM) team
• Working with Legal and Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) to prepare General Contractor Contracts including negotiation of Contract terms
• Collation and presentation of market insights for the construction industry in the relevant country including market activity, comparative builds, construction cost indices, key suppliers and benchmarking information
• Preparation of budgets for all design stages including feasibility estimation, detailed cost modelling, benchmarking analysis and presentation of this to senior management throughout funding approval stages
• Advice on the most economical design and construction delivery strategy including budget comparisons
• Identification of market and region-specific commercial risks and development of practical mitigation strategies
• Ensuring that all cost data is prepared and presented in the Equinix WBS throughout the Project lifecycle
• Input and action of Value Engineering (VE) exercises at all stages of design. The output must include clear cost evaluation to support decision making
• Prepare annual and quarterly cashflow forecasts for active and pipeline projects
• Prepare and oversee monthly reports for budget, cashflow, risk and change management

Post Contract

• Day to day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard
• Monitor adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan including cost checks and reviews, value engineering and cost saving initiatives and evaluation of alternates
• Oversee and provide guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projects
• Monitor and report monthly and quarterly on project portfolio cash flow for the region
• Provide Construction in Place (CIP) data to Finance
• Pro-actively lead all commercial risk management efforts including commercial audits, contingency analysis and management
• Prepare and oversee monthly cost reports for budget, cashflow, risk and change management
• Monitor the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors
• Prepare lessons learned cost analysis and detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) analysis of outturn costs

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a Commercial Management role at a senior level
• Demonstrated mission critical facility experience, strong preference for data center experience
• Working knowledge of mission critical MEP expertise
• Preference for campus project experience
• Preferably RICS accreditation
• Detail orientated, with accurate input and proof-reading skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong business acumen
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency
• Strong Excel, Power BI, Cost Management Tool skills and experience

Equity & Salary

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Chicago Office CHO1 : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual

United States - AT1 Atlanta : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 163,000 - 245,000 USD / Annual

United States - AT10x Atlanta : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

United States - SV10 Silicon Valley : 163,000 - 245,000 USD / Annual

United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affinitive 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.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.