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Job Summary
This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team (over 250 no. people) who deliver over 70 no. projects globally per year (in excess $3Bn capex).
The Campus Project Manager role is vital for the development and prosperity of our new campus in Lelystad, the Netherlands. And will involve overseeing and managing various aspects of data centre project cycle from:
Inception: Initial stages of the project, gaining stakeholder alignment, approval, and advance funding for design and preconstruction activities
Construction: Overseeing the completion of the design and preconstruction process, ensuring high levels of quality and safety are achieved
Testing & Acceptance: Plan and execute a rigorous testing program to ensure the facility functions as designed and meets the expectations of Operations and customers
Transition: Facilitate the hand-off of the project to site operations, ensuring all customer requirements are accommodated
Site based, directs and oversees day to day activities of site progress, risks, issues and reports to the Construction Director on a weekly cadence across all elements of the project. Makes strong tactical decisions to resolve project issues. Manages project costs, methods, and project schedules alongside the Health & Safety, Design, Commercial, Commissioning and Procurement Teams.
Overview
Responsible in all aspects of data centre design & construction for the Lelystad Campus from project inception, through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and hand-over of an operating facility, that could include ground up construction, fit-outs, remodels, etc.
The Campus Project Manager will be responsible for one or more projects or multiple deliverables within the Lelystad Campus and will direct all partners, internal (Design, Procurement, Operations, Security and IT/Network), as well as external vendors comprising of contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
Responsible for driving a safe, quality first culture, ensuring that all applicable codes, standards, and good construction practices are followed.
Ensuring that internal controls are adhered to at each step of the process through effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation.
Responsibilities
Management
Provides guidance to the Campus Project Construction Team and internal stakeholders who are driving the delivery to day-to-day Construction projects
Plans, manages and monitors deliverables for immediate team members, Operations and Customers/ end users
Project Management
Manages one or more construction projects or multiple deliverables within the Lelystad Campus
Leads by example on safety, standards, and culture
Manages and monitors project progress, quality and compliance with building regulations
Ensuring projects are meeting or exceeding company expectations
Overview and management of project risk registers
Vendor Relations
Directs external vendors per project comprising general contractors, design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers etc
Contributes to establishing and maintaining high value relationships
Training Programs
Contract Administration
Manages contract administration procedures including generation, review, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation
Liaising with local authorities and relevant State agencies and departments
Leadership
Policy & Procedure Development
Manages maintaining best in class policies and procedures
Manages project closure, handover and ensures lessons learnt processes are established and implemented
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction, construction project management and /or engineering or with equivalent experience
Site based in Lelystad
Proven experience in project and construction management of critical Infrastructure for Datacentres at owner and / or end-user organisations
Ability and willingness to travel
Customer focused, Self-motivated and flexible
In-depth knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and industry best practices
Experience in construction procurement methodologies
Experience in the adoption of off-site manufacturing methods in construction
Proficiency in Primavera, Procore, Smartsheets, MS Office, including MS Project, Excel, and Visio is desirable
English language is a must, Dutch language is highly preferred
In terms of behaviours and competencies, we value individuals who are business-savvy, collaborative, decisive, and inclusive
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.
