Commissioning Manager - Design and Construction

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers.

Responsibilities

Project Management

Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules

Provides input and suggestions on new and existing Critical Environment Programs

Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers

Responsible for regional, short- to medium-term pipeline management to inform resource planning

Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activities

Maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects

Responsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activities

Develops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures

Customer Interface

Issues customer-facing reports

Interacts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) dates

Acts as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning process

Process Management

Follows all commissioning processes and escalates any potential improvements to senior management

Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on specific customer contract requirements

Reporting

Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction project manager

Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports

Writes comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals

Responsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors

Provides input into data analytics/metrics reporting

Vendor Management

Undertakes quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and ways to improve interaction

Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications

Responsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant award

Leads and manages external resources

Schedules and directs periodic commissioning meetings

Determines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviews

Qualifications

7+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred

3+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferred

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.

We use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. Learn more here .


This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.