Director, Construction Project Management (data centers)

Equinix • Redwood City, CA

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About The Position

The Director, Construction Project Management is part of Equinix’s Global Design and Construction team, which has over 200 people and delivers more than 70 projects globally each year, representing over $2 billion in capital expenditure. This role plans and directs the operations and strategic direction of a high-performing team of Construction Project Managers and contributes significantly to creating and maintaining best-in-class policies and procedures. The Director establishes and maintains supply chain relationships and manages construction project costs, methods, and team selection to meet schedules and goals in a multifaceted environment.

The position leads regional data center construction programs and teams across multiple projects, collaborating with internal and customer-facing design, procurement, operations, and IT/network support groups. It provides project leadership for ground-up construction, remodels, and renovations; oversees external vendors; and leads contract administration, training, and professional development efforts. The role is based in the United States, with the listed pay range applying to the Redwood City Office GHQ location. Travel throughout the Western United States is approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Extensive construction and project management experience, typically 15 or more years.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) technology associated with mission-critical environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time throughout the Western United States.
• Background in leading teams and developing professionals.
• Proven project management experience in a critical-facility construction environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and vendor management skills.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practices.
• Experience with construction procurement methodologies.
• Skills with MS Office, including MS Project, Excel, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Strong preference for data center construction and project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as engineering, construction management, or architecture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, recruit, and develop staff across multiple data center construction projects.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Lead and manage large regional data center construction programs in collaboration with internal and customer design, procurement, operations, and IT/network support teams.
• Provide guidance and project leadership for ground-up construction, remodels, renovations, and related work, ensuring projects meet or exceed company expectations.
• Direct multiple external vendors.
• Establish and maintain high-value relationships.
• Identify and develop training programs and lead cross-functional training.
• Develop and execute contract administration procedures, including generating, reviewing, and monitoring prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent project documents.
• Plan and direct the operations and strategic direction of a team of Construction Project Managers.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of best-in-class policies and procedures.
• Manage construction project costs, methods, and project-team selection to meet schedules and goals.
• Establish and maintain supply chain relationships.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
• Health, life, disability, and voluntary insurance plans for employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement plan contributions from employees and Equinix may be available.
• Accrued paid time off each pay period.
• Paid holidays.
• Employees are eligible for a bonus; equity may be offered depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director