Senior Construction Project Manager, Telecomm Design and Digital Infrastructure (ICT)

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 Summary

This is a newly created role within the Information Communications Technology team that will enable the right candidate to not only bring their technical experience but also drive operational excellence through innovation, communication, and passion for the role which supports underground infrastructure, conduit builds, and the design of cable trays, fiber cabling and internal network switching as part of data center construction.

In this role, you will be required to collaborate extensively with the Network, Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural fields, with construction projects spanning across our exciting, upcoming Retail, Hyperscale, and Hybrid data center designs. Other responsibilities include financial planning and reporting, vendor management, and real estate evaluation and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate fiber routes and right of ways. Working with carriers to being fiber into site
• Provides guidance and project leadership, including ground-up construction, remodels, renovations, infrastructure upgrades and replacement, etc., ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Leads and manages data center information communications technology programs
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, quality, and scope
• Directs up to 10 external vendors per project, comprised of low voltage vendors, dark fiber carriers and corresponding hardware/equipment vendors
• Supports contract administration procedures, including generation, review, and monitoring of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
• Directs internal and external project team members, including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, and IT/Network support teams as needed
• Supports creation and maintenance of best-in-class policies and procedures

• Typically has 10+ years of experience in data center digital infrastructure or telecommunications project and construction management
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with Telecom Design and Networking will be highly beneficial
• Electrical Engineering background is also welcomed
• RCDD, DCDC and/or CDCDP certifications preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred; knowledge of Portuguese is considered an asset and highly desired