Commercial Management Intern

Commercial Management Intern

Who is Equinix?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 240+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. We provide 10,000+ customers across almost every industry access to 2,000+ network services, 3000+ cloud and IT services, 450+ content and digital media services, and 4,700+ enterprises.
 

An internship with Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. If you’re a forward-thinking, hard-working college student who loves to learn and wants to make a positive impact on the world while growing your career, join us and help shape the digital world.

Why Join Equinix?

We pride ourselves on our Global Program being an immersive and impactful experience designed to kick start your corporate career and set you up for future success.

• Work on real business challenges: You will be assigned with a project and work directly with teams to gain real-work experience, contribute to the business, and impact the digital world.

• Be supported throughout your journey: You will be mentored and coached by numerous colleagues, including your managers, subject experts, an assigned buddy and a formal mentor.

• Participate in a curated program of workshops and events: Learn from our leaders through our Executive Speaker Series, continue to grow through our workshops and build meaningful worldwide connections through our networking events.

• Gain global recognition: We celebrate your time with Equinix and the work you have completed through our Global Ideas Competition “Shark Tank.” This competition provides you with the recognition you deserve and lets you share your work with the global community of Equinix.

Joining our internship program means you will have a chance to secure a future role at Equinix when you graduate!

Team and Role:

Work with a global team responsible for the end-to-end commercial management in relation to the construction of a global Data Center portfolio. The intern will have the opportunity to learn from a high performing global commercial team working across a number of different regions. The intern will also have the opportunity to see first hand the construction of colocation and hyperscale data center projects.

Assignments and Responsibilities:

Supporting the Global Commercial team in relation

• Budget management

• Estimating

• Contract negotiation and Procurement

• Value Engineering

• Benchmarking

• Change management

• Cashflow

• Financial Project Close

Who You Are (Requirements and Qualifications):

• A Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial management or similar.

• Eagerness to learn off the people around them.

• Proficient in Excel and Powerpoint.

• Strong communication skills

• An ability to work in Power BI or similar to visualise large amounts of commercial data is a plus

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university/college, in your penultimate year of your bachelor’s or master’s degree studies (Graduation between December 2023-September 2024) 

• Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the Summer Internship Program (between May to September, depending on your school system)  

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, business proficiency in English 

• Ability to create accurate and punctual reports, deliver presentations, and share information and ideas with others 

• Analytically driven and detail-oriented, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Package and aptitude to learn new software 

How to Apply

Please submit your application by providing the following.

• Up to date resume that includes your availability (start and end date) and expected graduation.

• Please apply to this job posting only if you are available full time for an internship during the stated period.

What’s next

The Equinix New to Career team will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis throughout October and November and will reach out to applicants accordingly. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application.  If you would like to learn about other career opportunities, we have to offer check out our careers page!  

• Learn more about the program and what former interns have to say about their experience - https://careers.equinix.com/students-recent-grads

• Watch this video to learn more on how Equinix is powering the worlds digital infrastructure**.** https://youtu.be/aTTIbsfP8j0

Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.