Hiring: Senior Commercial Manager Company: Equinix Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:47:53 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, REST, Risk Management About the job Required Skills: •This position sits within the Equinix Global Design and Construction team (Circa 300 no. people) who deliver over 70 projects globally per year (in excess $4Bn annual capex). •The primary focus of the role is commercial management oversight across Equinix’s portfolio major expansion construction projects throughout AMER •The position works closely with other internal project teams. Including Design, Construction, Procurement (including Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Purchasing), Finance, PMO, Legal and Corporate Development •Procurement of third-party consultants including Design, Commercial and Pre-Construction Services •Development of detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) and service deliverables for the commercial management services •Day to day management of third-party commercial consultants to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner and to a high standard •Development of General Contractor and supplier procurement strategies in conjunction with the Construction Management (CM) team •Working with Legal and Procurement Centre of Excellence (COE) to prepare General Contractor Contracts including negotiation of Contract terms Qualifications: •Bachelors degree in construction, business, financial or related field, or equivalent experience •Proven experience in a Commercial Management role at a senior level •Demonstrated mission critical facility experience, strong preference for data center experience •Solid functional working knowledge of mission critical MEP expertise •Preference for campus project experience •Detail orientated, with accurate input and proof-reading skills •Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment •Strong written and verbal communication skills •Strong sense of accountability, ownership and urgency •Strong Excel, Power BI, Cost Management Tool skills and experience Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!