Senior Director, Commercial Management

Equinix, Inc. • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

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.â Shape the Future of Digital Infrastructure Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, where bold ideas drive global innovation, and human connection is at the heart of everything we do. As Senior Director, Commercial Management, you'll be at the forefront of our goal to double our data center footprint and enterprise value from $100B to $200B by 2030, a transformative expansion, leading the charge on major construction projects that power the digital economy. Why This Role Stands Out Strategic Impact: You'll own commercial oversight for high-profile, multi-million-dollar data center builds, driving cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and financial excellence across the region. Innovation Leadership: Be the catalyst for change-championing best practices, continuous improvement, and new approaches to commercial management in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with visionary leaders in corporate development, legal, and executive management to shape strategies that deliver real business value. Team Empowerment: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of Commercial Managers, setting the standard for excellence and nurturing the next generation of industry talent.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in data center construction, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and on budget, leveraging your deep preconstruction and estimating background in the data center business.
• Visionary leadership and a passion for developing teams and driving organizational growth.
• RICS accreditation and a bachelor's degree in construction, business, finance, or a related field are preferred, with experience in data center pre-construction and estimating required.
• 15+ years of professional experience ideally in data center system design and construction and costing preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in construction, business, financial or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of major construction projects, from initial planning to financial close-out, ensuring every milestone is met with precision and purpose.
• Drive commercial strategy, including budgeting, cost modeling, benchmarking, and value engineering, to maximize ROI and deliver best-in-class results.
• Guide procurement and contracting, setting the tone for robust vendor relationships and airtight agreements.
• Lead risk management initiatives, embedding a culture of proactive audit, compliance, and contingency planning.
• Report directly to senior leadership, sharing insights, successes, and challenges that shape the company's future direction.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Real Estate
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees