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Vice President, Data Center Construction Americas

Vice President, Data Center Construction Americas

EquinixWashington, DC, United States
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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.

Responsibilities

Overall 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 – 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’) 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 (in above sectors) or supply-side (contractors delivering to this client base)
  • Substantial track record of running similar-sized capex budgets and span of projects (50+) and managing revenue or operating budgets for a global organization
  • Deep knowledge of the core construction critical facility design engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and control systems and of developing and applying design standard systems and processes
  • Proven success in engaging successfully with an extended international supply chain to deliver large-scale builds
  • Strong people management experience with a similarly sized team (40+)
  • Experience in presenting to and collaborating with C / E-suite level colleagues
  • Deeply caring about technology, your craft, and the success of your team and the company
  • Ability to clearly translate complex technical information for audiences to understand
  • Ability to create, analyze, and evaluate management information to ensure timely and accurate decision-making
  • Ability to work seamlessly in a global business environment spanning diverse geographies and cultures
  • Skills and attributes sought

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a master’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Ability to apply company values to the execution of organizational strategy
  • Continual improvement mindset
  • Strong people leadership skills to guide a diverse, globally dispersed team of subject matter experts
  • Demonstrated success at developing teams and future leaders
  • Cross-functional influencing skills including internal peers, external customers, and industry experts
  • Ability to develop and deliver against a future-focused strategy
  • 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 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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