Commercial Manager (Construction)

<p><b>Who are we?</b></p><p><span><span>Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company</span></span><span><span>®</span></span><span><span>, </span><span>operating</span><span> </span><span>over </span><span>26</span><span>0</span><span> data centers across the globe</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>Digital </span><span>leaders</span><span> harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, </span><span>partners</span><span> and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class </span><span>experiences</span><span> and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that </span><span>impacts</span><span> the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. </span></span><span><span>We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to </span><span>providing</span><span> </span><span>an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. </span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix’s portfolio major expansion construction projects throughout EMEA</p></li><li><p>The position works closely with other internal project teams of varying levels of seniority</p></li><li><p>The role is expected to provide strategic and day-to-day leadership specifically focused to drive down construction costs, provide assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes and help manage all major contract risks</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Oversee the preparation of budgets including detailed cost modelling, benchmarking analysis and presentation of this to senior management</p></li><li><p>Monitor adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan including cost checks and reviews, value engineering and cost saving initiatives and evaluation of alternates</p></li><li><p>Provide guidance and assist with the orderly development of requests for proposal leading into procurement for design services agreements, owner furnished equipment and general contractor services agreements</p></li><li><p>Oversee and provide guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projects</p></li><li><p>Review analytics for project portfolio cash flow and earn value analysis</p></li><li><p>Monitor the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors</p></li><li><p>Lead risk management efforts including commercial audits, contingency analyses, risk identification and analyses and training</p></li><li><p>Review project cost reports and carry out regular reviews of these with senior management</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Bachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related field</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a related function</p></li><li><p>Preferably RICS accreditation</p></li><li><p>Must be detail orientated, with accurate input and proof reading skills</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cbKtcscv_kql7p3mpZ9r-50RYwLmhPpKtmEYPKOcl8hURTBBN0xMTllDRVc0VkJUSEYxMEk1V0NJQS4u&amp;origin=lprLink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this form</a><span>. </span></p><p></p><p>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. </p>