Senior Project Manager Construction - Zurich, Schweiz - Equinix (Switzerland) GmbH

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Senior Project Manager Construction

• JR-144768
• Frankfurt
• Amsterdam
• Warsaw
• Zurich
• London

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• Construction
• Full time

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at 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. 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.

Job Summary:

This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team (over 250 no. people) who deliver over 70 no. projects globally per year (in excess $3Bn capex).

The Senior Project Manager role is vital for the prosperity of our projects and will involve overseeing and managing various aspects of datacentre project cycle including:

Inception: Initial stages of the project, gaining stakeholder alignment, approval, and advance funding for design and preconstruction activities.

Construction: Overseeing the completion of the design and preconstruction process, ensuring high levels of quality and safety are achieved.

Testing & Acceptance: Plan and execute a rigorous testing program to ensure the facility functions as designed and meets the expectations of Operations and customers.

Transition: Facilitate the hand-off of the project to site operations, ensuring all customer requirements are accommodated.

Also directs day to day activities/operations of a team of Construction/Operation Project Managers. Mentor junior team members and making strong tactical decisions to resolve project issues. Manage Construction project costs, methods, and project team selection to meet project schedules and goals while working in a multi-faceted environment.

Overview:

Responsible in all aspects of data centre design & construction for respective project from project inception, through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and hand-over of an operating facility, that could include ground up construction, fit-outs, power upgrades, revamps, etc.

The Senior Project Manager may be responsible for one or more smaller projects or a single, extensive project and will direct all partners, internal (Design, Procurement, Operations, Security and IT/Network), as well as external vendors comprising contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.

Responsible for driving a safe, quality first culture, ensuring that all applicable codes, standards, and good construction practices are followed.

Ensuring that internal controls are adhered to at each step of the process through effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.

Responsibilities:

Management

• Provides guidance to Construction/Operations Project Managers who are driving the delivery to day-to-day Construction/Operations projects
• Sets goals for immediate team members

Project Management

• Manages one or more smaller projects or single larger construction project
• Lead by example on safety, standards, and culture
• Manage and monitor project progress, quality and compliance with building regulations.
• Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
• Overview and management of project risk registers.

Vendor Relations

• Directs external vendors per project comprising general contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers etc.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships

Training Programs

• Supports in identifying and developing training programs
• Supports cross-functional training

Contract Administration

• Manages contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
• Liaising with local authorities and relevant State agencies and departments.

Leadership

• Directs internal and external project team members including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, Commercial and IT/Network support teams
• Mentors junior team members as needed

Policy & Procedure Development

• Manages maintaining best in class policies and procedures
• Manages project closure, handover and lessons learnt processes are established and implemented.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction, construction project management and /or Services engineering or with equivalent experience
• Proven experience in project and construction management that will include critical Infrastructure for Datacentre, Pharmaceutical, Bio-tech, Petrochemical or similar environments
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Customer focused, Self-motivated and flexible
• In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practices
• Experience in construction procurement methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including MS Project and Excel.
• English is a must and another language (German or Dutch preferably) would be a plus
• In terms of behaviours and competencies, we value individuals who are agile, business-savvy, collaborative, decisive, and inclusive.

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

• San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $143,000 to $235,000 per year

• California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $137,000 to $225,000 per year

• Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $124,000 to $204,000 per year

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:

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