Data Center Construction Manager - Project Planning and Control

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Planning & Scheduling Manager to join our Project Controls team in APAC. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of construction schedule support across our APAC portfolio, as well as playing a key role in the evolution of Equinix Project Controls.

Responsibilities:

Lead the support of our construction management org, utilising planning and scheduling to plan, track, and drive Equinix projectsLead APAC discipline hub, building relationships and trust with our GDCP stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and alignment on schedule dataBe 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 solutionsActively build relationships with our GCs and support/coach to ensure Equinix standards are understood and achievedProvide GC schedule assessment and analysis insights to Project Managers to support data driven decision makingDevelop 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.

Drive the benefits of planning and scheduling at portfolio level, using data to produce executive insights, identify trends, and support escalations when neededDevelop and provide best-in-class customer reporting, placing the customer at the centre of our reporting approachProvide internal schedule assurance in support of project funding and approvals processEnsure consistency of deliverables, audit compliance and adherence to planning and scheduling process between projectsLead planning and scheduling related initiatives - time to market, schedule estimates, benchmarking etc.

Support selected project controls initiatives, taking a leading role within the wider global teamSupport the development and implementation of construction productivity tracking initiativesSupport the evaluation and adoption of new technology innovations into our construction process and project controls servicesQualificationsProven track record of construction planning & scheduling experience at portfolio / multi project level, preferably within the data centre industryExcellent working knowledge of planning software - Primavera P6 & Microsoft Project are essentialAbility to work cross-functionally within a matrix org, dealing with a variety of stakeholdersExcellent communication & presentation skills are essentialExperience of implementing new technology in construction/project controls would be advantageousEquinix 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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