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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. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.
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
1. Leading a team of PMs on multiple construction projects in northern Europe
2. Lead by example on safety, standards, and culture
3. Manage and monitor project progress, quality, and compliance with building regulations
4. Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations.
5. Overview of project risk registers
Vendor Relations
6. Direct external vendors per project comprising general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
7. Contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships
Training Programs
8. Participates in training programs and ensuring developing teams skills
Contract Administration
9. Manages contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
10. Liaising with local authorities and relevant State agencies and departments
Leadership
11. Coordinates all internal and external project team members including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, Commercial, and IT/Network support teams
12. Leading by example with strategy and structure
Policy & Procedure Development
13. Manages to maintain best-in-class policies and procedures
14. Manages project closure, handover, and lessons learned processes are established and implemented
Qualifications
15. HNC/HND or equivalent in construction, construction project management, and /or Services engineering or with equivalent experience
16. Proven years of experience in project and construction management that will include critical Infrastructure for Data Centers, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or similar environments
17. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the EMEA
18. Customer focus and excellent soft skills
19. Self-motivated and flexible and creative, solving day to day delivery problems that require Director escalation in a fast-paced industry
20. In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practice
21. Establishing project roadmaps and its verification
22. Being decisive and persistent in closing out issues- keeping your promise
23. Experienced in Construction procurement methodologies
24. MS Office including MS Project, Excel, and Visio skills and also applying additional Equinix platforms
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