Commercial Manager

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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.

Commercial Manager

Job Summary:
The Commercial Manager will report directly into the APAC Director - Commercial Management, and is responsible for leading commercial management on new build and expansion projects across the region. Working in a small team of Commercial Managers, they will collaborate closely with other internal project teams of varying seniority. The role supports the strategic and day-to-day priorities of the Commercial Management team, with a focus on reducing construction costs, ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and reporting processes, whilst managing major contract risks.

Key Responsibilities:

- Be responsible for the preparation/coordination of budgets including detailed cost modeling and bench-marking analysis for presentation to senior management for approval
- Work with the design team to develop a target cost for construction projects with a strong emphasis on leading the team to reach the desired target
- Support project teams to ensure costs are controlled from inception to completion, including the tracking/reporting of change orders
- Support the development of tender documentation and leveling analysis for procurement of general contractors
- Support the preparation of contract documentation, including negotiation of contract terms with general contractors
- Review and validate project cost reports, cash flows and risk registers for accuracy and compliance
- Prepare value management studies focused on strategic industry issues and specific design issues
- Prepare bench-marking studies (internal and external) and track key commercial metrics
- Assist with resolution of major contractual claims and disputes
- Assist in developing and communicating best practice commercial controls and reports
- Work closely with construction managers and designers to provide commercial oversight and assistance at all stages of projects
- Reviews contract documents for execution, provides inputs to legal team
- Prepares commercial reports and business cases for funding approval

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying
- 5+ years’ commercial management experience on a major construction portfolio
- Client side experience within Data Center industry is desired
- Experience working on a regional portfolio of projects across multiple countries
- Member of RICS or equivalent

Benefits of the role:

- Salary package inclusive of company shares, health allowance and annual bonus
- Opportunity to work Regionally across our growing APAC portfolio
- Career development opportunities locally, regionally or Globally
- Wide range of financial, wellness and employee company benefits and discounts

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.