Regional Construction Schedule Lead

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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

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.

Regional Construction Schedule Lead

Job Summary

We are looking for a Regional Schedule Lead to join our Project Controls team in North America. This role presents an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver planning and scheduling support to Equinix construction projects across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead the support of our construction management org to leverage and utilize planning and scheduling to drive onsite productivity and successful delivery of Equinix projects.
• Establish AMER discipline hub, building relationships and trust with our GDCP stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and alignment on schedule timelines.
• Establish and manage GC schedule outputs and deliverables, in partnership with our construction teams.
• Actively build relationships with our GCs and support / coach to ensure Equinix standards are achieved.
• Provide GC schedule assessment and analysis insights to Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle, to support data driven decision making.
• Develop and provide best-in-class customer reporting, placing the customer at the center of our reporting approach.
• Provide internal schedule assurance and timeline predictability analysis, in support of project funding and approvals process.
• Develop the necessary regional specifics for planning and scheduling processes and deliverables, whilst ensuring a level of consistency with global standards - information gathering and benchmarking, schedule templates, GC requirements, etc.
• Be a lead contributor to the future direction and evolution of planning and scheduling at Equinix. Proactively contribute expertise and engage with stakeholders to drive fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Drive the benefits of planning and scheduling at portfolio level, using data to produce insights, identify trends, and support escalations when needed.
• Lead planning and scheduling related initiatives - time to market, schedule estimates, benchmarking etc.
• Support the development and implementation of construction productivity tracking initiatives.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of new technology innovations into our construction process and project controls services.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of construction planning & scheduling experience, preferably within the data center industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of planning software - Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project are essential.
• Experience working at portfolio / multi project level, and ability to work cross-functionally within a matrix org.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Experience of implementing new technology in construction / project controls would be advantageous.
• Flexible on working location within North America.

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.

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

• 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 : USA Benefits eBook.

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.

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