Senior Data Center Construction Manager

Equinix, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Equinix, the world's digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in New York City. You will lead a team of Construction/Operation Project Managers, direct day-to-day activities, mentor juniors, and drive project issues to resolution within a multi-project portfolio valued at billions in capex.

Responsibilities include overseeing data center construction from inception to handover, coordinating internal design, procurement, operations, IT/network support, and

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years' experience in construction project management for critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of MEP tech for mission-critical settings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external teams.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction project management or equivalent experience.
• Experience with project procurement methods and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple data center projects at various stages of the life cycle.
• Lead by example on safety, standards, and culture.
• Manage and monitor project progress, quality and compliance with building regulations.
• Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations.
• Overview and management of project risk registers.
• Leads internal stakeholders from concept to business approval.
• Directs external vendors per project (general contractors, A&E, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers).
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining high-value relationships.
• Supports in identifying and developing training programs.
• Supports cross-functional training.
• Manages contract administration (prime/subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts).
• Liaising with local authorities and relevant agencies.
• Directs project team members across internal teams (Design, Procurement, Operations, IT/Network).
• Mentors junior team members as needed.
• Manages policies and procedures; oversees project closure and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Risk management

Vendor relations

Contract administration

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Equinix, the world's digital infrastructure company, is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in New York City. You will lead a team of Construction/Operation Project Managers, direct day-to-day activities, mentor juniors, and drive project issues to resolution within a multi-project portfolio valued at billions in capex.

Responsibilities include overseeing data center construction from inception to handover, coordinating internal design, procurement, operations, IT/network support, and