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Job Summary

Equinix is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead customer fit-out projects within an active data center development in Minooka, Illinois. This role serves as the primary interface between Equinix, customers, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of customer-specific infrastructure and white space solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strong client-facing leader with a proven track record managing customer fit-outs in mission-critical environments. This individual must excel at schedule management, change order administration, stakeholder communication, and project execution while maintaining exceptional responsiveness, accountability, and attention to detail.

This role requires an individual who can independently drive project outcomes, make informed decisions, maintain strong customer relationships, and successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Similar Equinix construction project management roles emphasize contract administration, change order management, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of data center construction projects from inception through handover.

Responsibilities

Customer Relationship Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the fit-out lifecycle
Establish and maintain trusted customer relationships through proactive communication and timely issue resolution
Lead customer meetings and maintain detailed meeting minutes, decision logs, risk registers, and action item trackers
Manage customer expectations regarding scope, schedule, budget, and delivery milestones
Provide regular project updates and executive-level status reporting

Project Delivery

Manage customer fit-out projects from initiation through turnover and occupancy
Develop, maintain, and drive detailed project schedules
Coordinate design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities
Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Ensure project milestones and customer commitments are achieved

Commercial and Change Management

Lead change order review, negotiation, documentation, and approval processes
Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost impacts, and customer-requested scope changes
Ensure contract compliance and maintain proper project controls
Coordinate and track all project financial impacts associated with customer modifications
Maintain accurate records supporting project cost and schedule decisions

Construction Management

Coordinate contractors, consultants, commissioning agents, and internal Equinix stakeholders
Monitor construction activities for safety, quality, and compliance
Resolve field issues, RFIs, design conflicts, and schedule impacts
Drive accountability across project teams and vendors
Ensure all documentation is accurate, current, and readily available

Technical Coordination

Maintain a working knowledge of mission-critical facility infrastructure
Support project decision-making related to electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems
Coordinate technical reviews with subject matter experts
Evaluate design and construction impacts relative to customer requirements

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Experience

Typically 5+ years of direct experience managing customer-facing data center fit-out projects
Typically 10+ years of total experience in data center development, design, construction, commissioning, or project delivery
Proven experience delivering projects within mission-critical or live data center environments
Experience serving as the primary customer-facing representative on complex construction projects
Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, contractors, consultants, and customer stakeholders
Strong experience in contract administration, change order management, and scope control
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders across design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams

Preferred Experience

Colocation data center experience
Hyperscale or mission-critical facility experience
Experience delivering customer fit-outs concurrently with active base building construction programs
Experience working within operational data center environments
Familiarity with Procore, Smartsheet, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project
Experience supporting commissioning and turnover activities

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should possess a strong understanding of construction project delivery and a working knowledge of data center infrastructure, including:

Medium-voltage electrical distribution systems
Utility service coordination
Backup power systems
Mechanical cooling infrastructure
Critical facility construction practices
Customer white space fit-out delivery

While deep technical engineering expertise is not required, the successful candidate must be capable of understanding technical discussions and making informed project decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Leadership Competencies

Customer Focus

Builds trust and credibility with customers
Maintains a professional and solutions-oriented approach
Anticipates customer needs and responds with urgency

Responsiveness and Accountability

Demonstrates exceptional follow-through on commitments
Maintains organized project records and documentation
Tracks action items to completion and ensures accountability across teams
Responds quickly and effectively to customer and project needs

Decision Making

Exercises sound judgment in a dynamic construction environment
Evaluates risks and opportunities effectivelyEscalates issues appropriately while maintaining project momentum

Organization and Execution

Exceptional planning and scheduling skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader project objectives

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable leading meetings and presenting to senior leadership and customers
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is known for being:

Highly responsive
Customer-focused
Schedule-drivenStrong in change management
Organized and detail-oriented
Proactive and accountable
Comfortable making independent decisions
Effective at building relationships and managing customer expectations

This individual will be trusted to represent Equinix in front of customers while successfully delivering fit-out projects within the Minooka data center development program.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - CH1 Chicago : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual

United States - Minooka Office CHCx : 150,000 - 224,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As 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. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

US Benefits:

Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

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 this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Aff1irmative 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.

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