Senior Manager, Commercial Management

Join to apply for the Senior Manager, Commercial Management role at EquinixWho are we?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.Job DescriptionJob SummaryThis position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team who deliver over 70 projects globally per year.The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix’s portfolio of construction projects throughout AMERThe position works closely with other internal project teams, including Design, Construction, Procurement, Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate DevelopmentThe role is expected to provide proactive strategic and day-to-day leadership specifically focused on driving down construction costs, providing assurance against internal financial controls and reporting processes, and helping manage all major contract risksResponsibilitiesPre-ContractProcurement of third-party consultants including Design, Commercial and Pre-Construction ServicesDevelopment of detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) and service deliverables for the commercial management servicesDay-to-day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standardDevelopment of General Contractor and supplier procurement strategies in conjunction with the Construction Management (CM) teamWorking with Legal and Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) to prepare General Contractor Contracts, including negotiation of Contract termsCollation and presentation of market insights for the construction industry in the relevant country, including market activity, comparative builds, construction cost indices, key suppliers, and benchmarking informationPreparation of budgets for all design stages, including feasibility estimation, detailed cost modelling, benchmarking analysis, and presentation of this to senior management throughout funding approval stagesAdvice on the most economical design and construction delivery strategy, including budget comparisonsIdentification of market and region-specific commercial risks and development of practical mitigation strategiesEnsuring that all cost data is prepared and presented in the Equinix WBS throughout the Project lifecycleInput and action of Value Engineering (VE) exercises at all stages of design, including clear cost evaluation to support decision makingPrepare annual and quarterly cash flow forecasts for active and pipeline projectsPrepare and oversee monthly reports for budget, cash flow, risk, and change managementPost ContractDay-to-day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standardMonitor adherence against budget throughout the project lifespan, including cost checks and reviews, value engineering, and cost-saving initiatives, and evaluation of alternatesOversee and provide guidance on commercial change management and change evaluation efforts on all projectsMonitor and report monthly and quarterly on project portfolio cash flow for the regionProvide Construction in Place (CIP) data to FinancePro-actively lead all commercial risk management efforts, including commercial audits, contingency analysis, and managementPrepare and oversee monthly cost reports for budget, cash flow, risk, and change managementMonitor the financial close-out on all projects, including settlement of all vendorsPrepare lessons learned cost analysis and detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) analysis of outturn costsQualificationsBachelor's degree in construction, business, financial, or related field, or equivalent experienceProven experience in a Commercial Management role at a senior levelDemonstrated mission-critical facility experience, strong preference for data center experienceWorking knowledge of mission-critical MEP expertisePreferably RICS accreditationDetail-oriented, with accurate input and proof-reading skillsAbility to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentStrong business acumenStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong sense of accountability, ownership, and urgencyStrong Excel, Power BI, Cost Management Tool skills, and experienceCampus project experience a plusThe targeted pay range for this position is: Canada - Toronto Office: 119,000 - 179,000 CAD / Annual, United States - Dallas Infomart Office: 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual.Equinix BenefitsAs an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected, and efficient.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr