Construction Manager – Data Centre Projects

About the role

Digital Realty is looking for a Construction Manager to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of data centre construction projects across full builds, fit-outs, upgrades, landing stations and infrastructure works, from inception through handover to operations. The role is accountable for safe, high-quality, timely and cost-effective execution, and strengthens governance, digital reporting, standardisation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception, design development and procurement through construction, closeout and handover, setting goals, schedules and resource plans.
• Own construction budgets, forecasts and cost controls, track expenditure, review payments and invoices, manage change requests and negotiate value.
• Manage schedules, milestones and risks, prepare mitigation plans and escalate impact events.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, including selection, negotiation, contract administration and compliance.
• Implement quality-control processes, inspections and audits, and resolve construction issues promptly.
• Set up governance, communication and digital reporting across stakeholders, covering progress, financial, safety, quality, risk, change and forecast reporting.
• Act as key contact for Operations and customers, manage expectations and run project meetings.
• Partner with Design, Project Controls and other functions to apply standardised designs and templates, and promote continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive construction project management experience, including as a construction or project manager/director; data centre or mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in another regional language preferred.

Required skills

• Knowledge of construction processes, data centre design and MEP systems.
• Project management methodologies, KPIs and digital project tools.
• Working knowledge of building codes, regulations, safety requirements and quality control.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.