Senior Director, Construction Project Management Americas
Equinix
Lead and manage large-scale data center construction projects across the Americas.
22 days ago ago
$200,000 - $360,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Data center colocation
Interconnection services
Smart Hands / remote support
Software-defined interconnection
Network Edge services
Equinix Metal (bare metal)
Equinix Fabric (cloud routing)
Managed services (integration & advisory)
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
quality assurance
contract management
cost control
vendor management
team leadership
reporting
- Provide Company subject-matter expertise in areas of responsibility
- Assure Inspection of work in place and work in progress to warrant these meet or exceed quality, specification, and schedule requirements
- Direct staff to ensure efficient and effective departmental performance including training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities
- Planning and directing the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction of construction projects in the Americas currently expanding and likely to further experience major, aggressive vigorous expansions in the order of $X hundred million of CapEx.addition to existing expenditure commitments
- Provide guidance and project leadership including: ground-up greenfield and brownfield construction,, remodels, renovations, etc. ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
- Ensure effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external team members including teams, subcontractors, vendors, architects, and other industry professionals
- Reports status, successes, challenges and plans- of- action to management team and company on a timely basis
- Develop, manage and be accountable for achievement of key departmental metrics
- Assure that internal controls are in place at each step of the process
- Direct an internal team of 5-7 per project (via a matrix structure) comprising internal construction managers, internal design team disciplines as well as procurement, operations, and IT/Network support teams
- Direct multiple (15+) external vendors per project comprising General Contractors, Architectural & Engineering design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
- Monitor, analyse and manage controllable expenditures
- Providing leadership and direction in the areas of company construction policies, vendor relationships, accountability, training and employee development, subcontractor and supplier relationships, project and group profitability, accountability, training and employee development, project and group profitability, and all other areas covered within and by this group all in order to achieve overall Company objectives
- Drive the further development and implementation of company and departmental processes and best management practices within their areas of responsibility
- Oversee and manage all construction projects throughout the Americas
- Interview, hire, and assure effective training and development of staff
What you bring
data centre
ms project
cpm scheduling
bachelor's
leadership
communication
- Ability to multi-task and work within a team projects in an extremely fast paced and demanding environment and internationally
- At least five to eight years' experience leading people management experience ihigh-performing teams (15+) with leaders (directors) and managers across multiple regions including strong competencies in talent identification and development, coaching, and mentoring proven in multiple regions.
- Substantial, progressive experience in successfully managing data center construction projects or program
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other industry computer applications Leadership
- Ability to analyse and evaluate construction documents including drawings, specifications and contracts
- Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction cost estimating, proposal generation and development, document management and contract administration
- Strong working knowledge and experience of the design of data centres
- High intellectual capacity ideally with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, construction management or a related field
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Detailed Strong working knowledge of building construction and project management processes and procedures at a global scale
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and analytical skills required proven in multiple international regions
- Track record in concurrently overseeing multiple, large-scale data centre construction projects and with capital expenditure oversight of $X Mn
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Company
Overview
1998
Year Established
The company was established in 1998, marking the beginning of its journey in providing data center and interconnection services.
25+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 25 countries, showcasing its extensive international reach and capability to serve a global clientele.
200+ Data Centers
Global Infrastructure
Provides essential services through over 200 data centers worldwide, supporting digital ecosystems and business growth.
- World’s largest provider of data center and interconnection services.
- Offers cutting-edge solutions that enable businesses to scale and adapt to the digital age.
- Facilitates high-performance connections for industries like cloud computing, telecommunications, and finance.
- Provides services including hybrid cloud solutions, network and application performance optimization, and interconnection for business ecosystems.
- At the forefront of advancing global digital transformation through strategic partnerships with leading companies.
- Innovative business models drive enterprise infrastructure modernization, ensuring security and compliance.
- Thriving workplace where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and what they contribute
- Foster belonging—cultivating an environment where every employee feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work
- Deliberate inclusion of all perspectives to strengthen decision‑making and business outcomes
- Programs to enhance workplace experience and attract high‑performing talent
Net-zero by 2040
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2040, verified by Science Based Targets.
50% reduction by 2030
Emission Reduction Target
Reducing Scope 1/2 emissions and fuel/energy-related Scope 3 emissions by half from 2019 levels by 2030.
100% Renewable Energy
Global Portfolio Goal
Aiming to source 100% of energy from renewable sources across all operations by 2030, having reached 96% in 2024.
A-List Recognition
CDP Climate Change
Achieved consecutive years of 'A-List' recognition from CDP for climate change management and transparency.
- Target global average PUE of 1.33 by 2030; achieved 1.39 in latest reporting (6% improvement YoY)
- Installed 72 MW fuel cells (capable of Hâ‚‚ blends), avoiding 285,000 MTCOâ‚‚e and 382 billion gallons of embedded water use
- Consumed 8,560 GWh electricity across 268 data centers in 35 countries, with 1,285 MW of long-term PPAs
- Reduced operational Scope 1/2 emissions 24% from 2019 baseline; total 2024 footprint 1,747,700 MTCOâ‚‚e
- Issued ~$6.9 billion in green bonds to finance green buildings, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and decarbonization projects
17% increase
Women Employees Increase
Represents a significant global growth in the number of women employees over the past year.
14% increase
Black/African-American Employees
Signifies a notable rise in the number of U.S.-based Black/African-American employees.
47 organizations
Digital Inclusion Funding
Reflects the number of organizations supported by the foundation to enhance digital access and skills development.
11–37% increase
Employee Volunteer Hours
Highlights the growth in global volunteer hours, with a notable example of 25,300 hours in the latest reporting period.
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