Construction Project Manager

Who 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.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 SummaryThe Construction Project Manager is responsible for independently leading the delivery of complex, mission-critical data center construction projects. This role manages projects from initiation through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover while ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget commitments, quality standards, and schedule requirements.As a recognized subject matter expert, the Construction Project Manager drives project execution excellence, develops business cases and improvement initiatives, contributes to construction standards and best practices, and provides guidance to project teams and stakeholders across disciplines. The role partners closely with Design, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Network, and external vendor organizations to successfully deliver data center capacity and infrastructure investments.ResponsibilitiesProject ManagementIndependently lead complex data center construction projects from inception through handoverManage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, risk, and operational readiness objectivesDevelop and review business cases, project plans, cost forecasts, and delivery strategiesEnsure construction activities are executed in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory obligationsLead project governance, status reporting, issue resolution, and executive communicationsConstruction DeliveryDirect and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and commissioning partnersOversee ground-up construction, expansions, renovations, retrofits, and critical infrastructure upgradesMonitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions as neededEvaluate construction methods, procurement strategies, and delivery approaches to improve outcomesEnsure project documentation is complete and maintained throughout the project lifecycleSubject Matter ExpertiseServe as a recognized construction project management expert for mission-critical environmentsContribute to the development and continuous improvement of construction standards, processes, tools, and methodologiesIdentify opportunities to improve project delivery efficiency, cost performance, quality, and risk managementSupport lessons learned reviews and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the organizationStakeholder and...