Director of Construction - Data Center Projects

About the role

A construction firm delivering highly complex data center and critical infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific is looking for an experienced Director of Construction to lead construction operations across multiple concurrent projects. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight for mission-critical projects, managing project teams, ensuring operational excellence, driving client satisfaction and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, schedule and cost control. It leads a team of Construction Managers, Project Managers and Engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to project delivery and construction teams across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies aligned with company objectives and client requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Act as the senior point of contact for key clients and strategic stakeholders.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting and financial performance.
• Review contract strategies, change management processes and project risk exposure.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Services, Architecture or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in construction, project delivery or mission-critical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale data center, mission-critical or complex MEP-intensive projects.
• Proven ability to manage executive-level client and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts and project financial performance.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, fire protection and commissioning systems.
• Exceptional communication, leadership and team development skills.