Commercial Manager

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.

エクイニクスについて　

グローバルなデジタルインフラストラクチャ企業であるエクイニクスは、世界中に200を超えるデータセンターを運用し、すべての主要なクラウドやネットワークへのインターコネクション（相互接続）サービスを提供しています。多くの企業では、ITインフラストラクチャがプライベートやパブリッククラウドの環境に分散化され複雑化しており、それを集約・統合できる単一の場所を必要としています。エクイニクスのグローバルプラットフォームにより、お客様は必要とするあらゆる場所にインフラストラクチャーを展開し、お客様の事業成功のために必要なすべてのものに接続できるようになります。

エクイニクスは、70四半期以上にわたり連続で急速な成長を遂げているグローバル企業です。優れたパフォーマンスの製品サービスで構成されるエクイニクスの革新的なポートフォリオにより、世界5大陸、26ヶ国において、1,800社以上のネットワークプロバイダーや2,900社以上のクラウド/ITサービスプロバイダーなどを含む約10,000企業による、最大級の活発なグローバルエコシステムを構築しています。

エクイニクスに入社することで、ビジネスクリティカルな施設の運営管理の最前線に立ち、お客様に最高のサービスを提供している精鋭揃いのオペレーションチームの一員となっていただきます。また、エクイニクスはダイバーシティを推進しており、多様な発想と貢献を大切にし、公正な職場環境づくりに努めています。これは企業コアバリューの基礎であり、企業活動の成功のために不可欠な要素であるとわたしたちは考えています。

Job Summary

The Commercial Manager supports the commercial and contractual management of Equinix's data center expansion and construction projects in Japan. This role is responsible for cost management, procurement activities, contract administration, and commercial risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with Construction, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external partners, the Commercial Manager helps ensure projects are delivered within budget, contractual obligations are effectively managed, and commercial risks are appropriately mitigated.

Responsibilities

Commercial & Project Support

• Lead the commercial management of data center expansion and construction projects in Japan.
• Partner with project teams to provide commercial insights and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and governance activities.
• Assist in the preparation of business case, approval, and project funding documentation.

Cost Management

• Develop and maintain project cost plans, forecasts, and budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify potential budget risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support monthly cost reporting and forecasting activities.
• Assist project teams in managing contingency and escalation allowances.
• Provide commercial analysis and reporting to project stakeholders.

Procurement & Tender Management

• Support tendering activities, bid evaluations, and contractor selection processes.
• Review contractor pricing and commercial proposals.
• Assist in developing procurement strategies that achieve value and mitigate commercial risks.
• Support negotiations with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts and commercial agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage change orders, contract variations, and payment assessments.
• Support the evaluation and resolution of Extension of Time (EOT) and cost-related claims.
• Assist with final account negotiations and project closeout activities.

Risk Management

• Identify commercial and contractual risks and support mitigation planning.
• Track changes that may impact project cost, schedule, or contractual obligations.
• Support contingency management and commercial risk reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with Construction, Design, Real Estate, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Legal teams.
• Build effective relationships with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Communicate commercial matters clearly and proactively to project stakeholders.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Contract Administration, Construction Consultancy, or a related field.
• Experience supporting commercial management of construction, infrastructure, industrial, or real estate development projects.
• Strong understanding of cost management, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and commercial risk management.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, and internal project stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data center, mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects.
• Experience with Quantity Surveying, Cost Consultancy, Project Controls, or Developer organizations.
• Familiarity with standard construction contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, JCT, or equivalent Japanese construction contracts.
• Exposure to change management, claims management, tendering, procurement, and contract negotiation.
• Professional qualifications such as MRICS, CCP, PMP, or equivalent are advantageous but not required.
   

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially minded professional with a strong foundation in construction project delivery, cost management, and contract administration.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and balancing commercial objectives with project delivery requirements. Experience in data centers, real estate development, construction consulting, or contractor organizations will be highly valued.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop commercial leadership skills while contributing to the delivery of critical digital infrastructure projects across Japan.

 

【勤務地】東京23区／大阪市内

【勤務時間】ハイブリッドワーク（9：00-18：00昼食1時間）

【雇用形態】正社員

【休日休暇】年次有給休暇（入社⽇に該当⽇数を付与、初年度最大12 ⽇） 、試験休暇 、忌引休暇、産前産後休暇、育児休暇他

【給与】年棒制　※別途インセンティブあり　※経験、能力を考慮の上、当社規定により優遇いたします

【その他】

・給与改定 年 1 回 （3月）

・賞与 年１回 （3月）

・通勤手当（月上限5万円）

・従業員自社株式割引購入制度

・各種社会保険完備（雇用、労災、健保、厚生年⾦）

・健保保養施設、フィットネスクラブ補助

・ネクストステージチャレンジ手当/休暇（永年勤続者対象）

・資格取得/英語支援制度（TOEIC、オンライン英会話）

・公認クラブ活動⽀援制度(野球・バスケ・フットサル・カート・ゴルフ・テニス）

・メンタルヘルスカウンセリング

・従業員支援プログラム（EAP)

・確定拠出年金

・慶弔⾒舞⾦（結婚祝⾦、出産祝⾦、弔慰⾦等）

・ボランティア活動（絵本送付/街角クリーンデ―　等）