Senior Commercial Manager

About the role

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.

This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team (Circa 300 no. people) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess $4Bn annual capex). The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix’s portfolio major expansion construction projects throughout AMER. The position works closely with other internal project teams including Design, Construction, Procurement (including Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Purchasing), Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate Development. The role is expected to provide proactive 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.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Contract Procurement of third‑party consultants including Design, Commercial and Pre‑Construction Services
• Development of detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) and service deliverables for the commercial management services
• Day‑to‑day management of third‑party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard
• Development of General Contractor and supplier procurement strategies in conjunction with the Construction Management (CM) team
• Working with Legal and Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) to prepare General Contractor Contracts including negotiation of Contract terms
• Collation and presentation of market insights for the