Hiring: Senior Construction Project Manager (data center customer fit out) Company: Equinix Location: Minooka, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:47:53 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Change Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, REST About the job Experience: •Typically 5+ years of direct experience managing customer-facing data center fit-out projects •Typically 10+ years of total experience in data center development, design, construction, commissioning, or project delivery •Proven experience delivering projects within mission-critical or live data center environments •Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, contractors, consultants, and customer stakeholders •Strong experience in contract administration, change order management, and scope control Required Skills: •This role requires an individual who can independently drive project outcomes, make informed decisions, maintain strong customer relationships, and successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. •Similar Equinix construction project management roles emphasize contract administration, change order management, stakeholder coordination, and oversight of data center construction projects from inception through handover. •Customer Relationship Management •Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the fit-out lifecycle •Establish and maintain trusted customer relationships through proactive communication and timely issue resolution •Lead customer meetings and maintain detailed meeting minutes, decision logs, risk registers, and action item trackers •Manage customer expectations regarding scope, schedule, budget, and delivery milestones •Provide regular project updates and executive-level status reporting Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience •Leadership Competencies •Builds trust and credibility with customers •Maintains a professional and solutions-oriented approach •Anticipates customer needs and responds with urgency •Demonstrates exceptional follow-through on commitments •Maintains organized project records and documentation •Tracks action items to completion and ensures accountability across teams •Responds quickly and effectively to customer and project needs •Exercises sound judgment in a dynamic construction environment 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!