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Vice President, Data Center Construction Americas

Vice President, Data Center Construction Americas

EquinixChicago, IL, US
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Overview

Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet. A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Global Design and Construction (GDC), the Vice President Construction Americas plays a key, senior role in the GDC organization driving strategy, policy, leadership, and direction for the design of all data center expansion projects across North and South America and LATAM. Equally, the leader focuses on continuous improvement and innovation in construction management, always ensuring the industry's best-in-class and sustainable solutions for customers.

ResponsibilitiesOverall leadership and strategy implementation

  • Set and optimize end-to-end design strategy, structure, and process for all projects globally
  • Adept at balancing intense short-term pressures with overall long-term strategy or goals
  • Analyze and direct the application of emerging industry best practices, tools, and methods to enhance product design solutions, working closely with internal stakeholders and stakeholders
  • Lead, structure, and develop a best-in-class team and process for design execution and innovation globally
  • Shape a collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture, in tandem with the corporate leadership team
  • Lead and motivate diverse teams around shared vision and change story in line with aggressive growth prospects

Support key construction programs and initiative implementation

  • Design decision-maker for GDC globally. Leads the formulation of standards and best practices for the design of all Equinix data centers - Retail and Hyperscale product sets
  • Leads and manages Innovation & Development, Master Planning / Concept Design, Standards, and Technical Review teams and efforts globally
  • Leads regional design teams to adopt and accommodate standards and best practices for design
  • Providing local knowledge and insight to key stakeholders

  • Collaborates with construction and procurement teams to effectively procure, install, and commission design solutions
  • Collaborates with operations teams to ensure design standards and best practices with their requirements
  • Nurtures regional design teams and the supporting supply chain on Equinix design standards and best practices
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement

  • Develops a roadmap for innovation, investigation of new products and services, and how they will be assimilated into standards
  • Evangelizes Equinix's designs and core design philosophies such as reliability, safety, sustainability, and cost-efficiency with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Develops and maintains support tools for the Design function globally
  • Provides master planning / concept designs as part of Equinix's investment planning, review, and approval process
  • Thought leader and influencer within GDC

  • Oversees detailed technical review process with regional design leads to ensure that project designs meet the global design standards and business case requirements
  • Opines on proposed deviations to the standards or the requirements
  • Leads the productization effort for all Major Capital Equipment (MCE) incorporated in design solutions, working closely with the MCE procurement organization
  • Collaborates closely cross-functionally with Construction, Procurement, Operations, Sales, Product, Marketing, Corporate Development, etc. to represent and develop all data center design requirements
  • Meets with customers to understand and incorporate requirements
  • Qualifications

  • Extensive experience (15+ years) in driving construction project strategy and delivery in a high-tech environment across data centers, semiconductors, biopharma and / or gigafactories in North America either buy-side or supply-side (contractors delivering to this client base)
  • Substantial track record of managing large capex budgets and extensive project spans including 50+ projects and managing revenue or operating budgets for a global organization
  • Deep knowledge of core construction and facility design engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, control systems) and developing / applying design standard systems and processes
  • Proven success engaging with an international supply chain to deliver large-scale builds
  • Strong people management experience (40+ team size)
  • Experience presenting to and collaborating with C / E-suite level colleagues
  • Passion for technology, craft, and team / company success
  • Ability to translate complex technical information clearly
  • Ability to create, analyze, and evaluate management information for timely decisions
  • Ability to work seamlessly in a global, diverse environment
  • Skills and attributes sought

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a degree (master's or bachelor's) preferred
  • Ability to apply company values to executing organizational strategy
  • Continual improvement mindset
  • Strong people leadership skills for a globally dispersed team of subject matter experts
  • Success in developing teams and future leaders
  • Cross-functional influencing skills with internal peers, external customers, and industry experts
  • Ability to develop and deliver a future-focused strategy
  • Pay and benefits

    The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are : United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 230,000 - 346,000 USD / Annual; United States - Denver Office DEO : 230,000 - 346,000 USD / Annual; United States - Houston Office HOO : 230,000 - 346,000 USD / Annual; United States - Seattle Office SES : 242,000 - 364,000 USD / Annual; United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 250,000 - 374,000 USD / Annual; United States - Chicago Office CHO : 242,000 - 364,000 USD / Annual; United States - Washington DC Office : 242,000 - 364,000 USD / Annual; United States - Tampa Office TAO : 230,000 - 346,000 USD / Annual; United States - New York City Office NYO1 : 242,000 - 364,000 USD / Annual; United States - Atlanta 1 Filed Office : 230,000 - 346,000 USD / Annual; United States - Ashburn Office AEO : 242,000 - 364,000 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 race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy 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 or 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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