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Senior Commercial Manager - Construction & MEP

Equinix
Maharashtra, IND
Full-time
Director
Hybrid
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Commercial managementConstruction cost managementMEPData center projectsCost estimation and modelingBudget management
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Job Summary

The Senior Commercial Manager reports to the Director of Commercial Management, India, within Global Design & Construction.

The role provides commercial management oversight across major expansion and construction projects throughout India.

The position leads construction cost reduction, financial control assurance, reporting, and contract risk management.

The role works with cross-functional project teams and stakeholders at multiple levels of seniority.

Workplace and Job Details

  • The position is hybrid and based in Mumbai.
  • The role is part of Operations Facilities.
  • The employment arrangement is full time.

Pre-Contract Responsibilities

  • Procure and manage third-party design, commercial, and pre-construction consultants.
  • Develop RFPs and service deliverables for commercial management services.
  • Develop general contractor and supplier procurement strategies with the Construction Management team.
  • Work with Legal and Procurement to prepare and negotiate general contractor contracts.
  • Present construction market insights, cost indices, supplier information, and benchmarking data.
  • Prepare feasibility estimates, detailed cost models, budgets, and funding approval presentations.
  • Advise on economical design and construction delivery strategies.
  • Identify commercial risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain cost data in the Equinix Work Breakdown Structure throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead value engineering exercises with clear cost evaluations.
  • Prepare cash flow forecasts and oversee monthly budget, cash flow, risk, and change reports.

Post-Contract Responsibilities

  • Manage third-party commercial consultants and monitor the quality and timeliness of their deliverables.
  • Monitor budgets, cost checks, value engineering, cost-saving initiatives, and alternatives throughout projects.
  • Oversee commercial change management and change evaluation.
  • Monitor and report regional project portfolio cash flow.
  • Provide Construction in Place data to Finance.
  • Lead commercial risk management, audits, contingency analysis, and management.
  • Oversee cost reports covering budget, cash flow, risk, and change management.
  • Monitor financial close-out, vendor settlement, lessons learned, and outturn cost analysis.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, construction, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in commercial management.
  • Proven data center and strong MEP experience.
  • RICS accreditation is preferred.

Skills

  • Detail orientation with accurate input and proofreading skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong accountability, ownership, and urgency.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with Excel, Power BI, and cost management tools.

About Equinix

Equinix describes itself as a digital infrastructure company focused on connectivity, innovation, and customer value.

The company emphasizes collaboration, belonging, purpose, and opportunities for professional development.

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