Senior Construction Project Manager - Telecomm Design and Digital Infrastructure

Company: Equinix, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Who are we?Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 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 is a newly created role within the Information Communications Technology team that will enable the right candidate to bring their technical experience and drive operational excellence through innovation, communication, and passion for the role, which supports underground infrastructure, conduit builds, and the design of cable trays, fiber cabling, and internal network switching as part of data center construction.In this role, you will be required to collaborate extensively with the Network, Mechanical, Electrical, and Architectural fields, with construction projects spanning across our exciting, upcoming Retail, Hyperscale, and Hybrid data center designs. Other responsibilities include financial planning and reporting, vendor management, and real estate evaluation and contract negotiations.Responsibilities:

• Negotiate fiber routes and right of ways, working with carriers to bring fiber into site.
• Provide guidance and project leadership, including ground-up construction, remodels, renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and replacements, ensuring projects meet or exceed company expectations.
• Lead and manage data center information communications technology programs.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, quality, and scope.
• Direct up to 10 external vendors per project, comprised of low voltage vendors, dark fiber carriers, and corresponding hardware/equipment vendors.
• Support contract administration procedures, including generation, review, and monitoring of contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents.
• Direct internal and external project team members, including internal Design, Procurement, Operations, and IT/Network support teams as needed.
• Support creation and maintenance of best-in-class policies and procedures.Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in data center or telecommunications project and construction management.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Telecom Design and Networking will be highly beneficial.
• Electrical Engineering background is also welcomed.
• RCDD, DCDC and/or CDCDP certifications preferred.Pay Range:The targeted pay range for this position in the following locations is:--- San Francisco, CA / Bay Area: $157,000 to $235,000 per year--- California (Non-SF/Bay Area), Connecticut, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Washington state: $150,000 to $224,000 per year--- Colorado, Nevada, Rhode Island: $136,000 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: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 .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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