Construction Project Management Director

**Who are we?**

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Construction Project Management Director

**Job Description Summary**

Plans and directs day-to-day operations and strategic direction of multiple, large construction projects as well as mentor team members.

**Job Summary**

Responsible for all aspects of data center design & construction for the respective project from project inception, through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and hand-over of an operating facility, which could include ground-up construction, fit-outs, remodels, etc. Responsible for driving a safe, quality-first culture, ensuring that all applicable codes, standards, and good construction practices are followed. Ensuring that internal controls are adhered to at each step of the process through effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.

**Responsibilities**

Project Management
- Leading a team of PMs on multiple construction projects in northern Europe.
- 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 of project risk registers.

Vendor Relations
- Direct external vendors per project comprising general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
- Contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships.

Training Programs
- Participates in training programs and ensuring developing teams skills.

Contract Administration
- Manages contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.
- Liaising with local authorities and relevant State agencies and departments.

Leadership
- Coordinates all internal and external project team members including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, Commercial, and IT/Network support teams.
- Leading by example with strategy and structure.

Policy & Procedure Development
- Manages to maintain best-in-class policies and procedures.
- Manages project closure, handover, and lessons learned processes are established and implemented.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- HNC/HND or equivalent in construction, construction project management, and /or Services engineering or with equivalent experience.
- Proven years of experience in project and construction management that will include critical Infrastructure for Data Centers, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or similar environments.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout the EMEA.
- Customer focus and excellent soft skills.
- Self-motivated and flexible and creative, solving day to day delivery problems that require Director escalation in a fast-paced industry.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practice.
- Establishing project roadmaps and its verification.
- Being decisive and persistent in closing out issues
- keeping your promise.
- Experienced in Construction procurement methodologies.

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

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

- San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $179,000 to $304,000 per year
- California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut