Senior Commercial Manager - xScale

mmercial 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 provides both strategic and day‑to‑day commercial leadership focused on cost efficiency, financial governance, risk mitigation, and ensuring strong commercial performance across a fast‑growing portfolio.

The project site is situated in Hampton, Georgia. Applicants within a maximum of two hours' flight time from the site will be considered. Successful candidates are expected to attend on-site once a month, with flexibility required during key project milestones.

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

• Develop and implement General Contractor (GC) and supplier procurement strategies in partnership with Construction Management.

• Partner with Legal and Procurement COE to prepare, negotiate, and finalize GC contracts.

• Provide market intelligence, including cost indices, supply chain insights, benchmarking data, and regional construction trends.

• Prepare budgets across all design stages (feasibility through funding), including detailed cost modeling, benchmarking, and executive‑level presentations.

• Advise on cost‑effective design and delivery strategies supported by clear cost comparisons.

• Identify regional commercial risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.

• Ensure all project cost data aligns with the Equinix Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).

• Lead Value Engineering (VE) efforts with cost‑supported recommendations for decision‑making.

• Prepare annual and quarterly cashflow forecasts for active and pipeline projects

• Prepare and oversee monthly reporting on budget, cashflow, risk, and change management.

Post‑Contract

• Day to day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard

• Monitor adherence to budget across the project lifecycle, including cost reviews, VE opportunities, and evaluation of alternates.

• Oversee commercial change management, including pricing, evaluation, negotiation, and approval processes.

• Report monthly and quarterly on regional project portfolio cashflow.

• Provide Construction in Place (CIP) data to Finance

• Lead commercial risk management including audits, contingency tracking, and mitigation actions.

• Prepare and oversee monthly cost reports covering budget, cashflow, risk, and commercial change.

• Monitor the financial close-out on all projects including settlement of all vendors

• Prepare lessons‑learned cost analysis and detailed WBS‑based outturn cost reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related field, or equivalent experience

Proven senior‑level experience in Commercial Management or Project Controls leadership.

• Demonstrated mission critical facility experience, strong preference for data center experience

• Working knowledge of mission critical MEP expertise

• Preference for campus project experience

• Preferably RICS accreditation

• Detail orientated, with accurate input and proof-reading skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong business acumen

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency

• Strong Excel, Power BI, Cost Management Tool skills and experience

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

United States - Atlanta 1 Field Office : 136,000 - 204,000 USD / Annual

United States - Chicago Office CHO : 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: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
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 Affirmative 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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