Vice President , Data Center Construction Americas

Vice President , Data Center Construction Americas

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 248+ data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and neworks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20 years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,100 networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents – and counting! 

A leadership role at Equinix means you will drive and collaborate on work that impacts the world. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. 

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Global Construction, the Vice President Construction Americas plays a key, senior role in the Global Design and Construction (GDC) organization driving strategy, policy, leadership, and direction for the design of all data center expansion projects across LATAM, North and South America. 

Equally, the leader focuses on continuous improvement and innovation in design, always ensuring the industry’s best-in-class and sustainable solutions for customers.

Key responsibilities:

The VP Construction Americas leads a large, complex global function that is critical to Equinix’s  seamless growth in the zone.

• Directly controls and runs capital expenditure with $’bns of project spent and 50-100 projects.

• Interacts directly with E-suite, Regional MTs, Business Unit leads, joint venture partners, customers & other critical internal and external partners.

• The VP is is industry-facing – how Equinix fronts up and does business with its extended international supply chain and impacted communities.

• The VP is responsible for a team of 35-50 people (10 direct) distributed across multiple  countries including outsourced providers.

Knowledge and Experience sought:

• 15+ years experience in data center construction

• Substantial track record of running similar-sized capex budgets ($bn/X hundreds millions) and span of projects (50+)

• Proven success in engaging successfully with an extended international supply chain to deliver data center builds.

• Solid experience in driving construction project strategy in a high-growth environment

• Strong people management experience of driving results through their a similar-sized team (30+)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a Masters or Bachelors degree preferred

• Experience in presenting to and collaborating with C/E-suite level colleagues.

Skills and Attributes:

• Consistent track record in seeing the ‘bigger long-term picture’ and thinking strategically while achieving short-term results

• Inspirational leader with tight-knit collaboration skills and proven ability to work cross-functionally with diverse business unit leaders

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively

• Proactive, collaborative, and able to work comfortably in a non-hierarchical, matrixed context

• Regional business management – able to understand regional dynamics and requirements of focus markets.

• Ability to deliver results in a large, matrixed environment comprising a broad range of internal stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders across the organizational ladder to drive behavioral change and implementation of initiatives.

• Demonstrates our critical competences of transformation leadership.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: • San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $213,000 to $373,000 • California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $207,000 to $363,000 • Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $197,000 to $345,000 Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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. As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: USA Benefits eBook

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.

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are: • San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $213,000 to $373,000 • California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $207,000 to $363,000 • Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $197,000 to $345,000 Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training. This position may be offered in other locations. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 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. As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. Details about our company benefits can be found at the following link: USA Benefits eBook