Director of Real Estate, Design & Construction

About the role

WD is building the infrastructure that powers the AI‑driven data economy. We are seeking a senior leader to direct global real‑estate, design, and construction programs that span manufacturing, R&D, offices, warehouses, data centers, clean labs, and executive spaces.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams (FE&M, IT, Legal, Procurement, Finance, EH&S) and external partners such as architects, engineers, construction managers, and general contractors.
• Ensure compliance with global construction governance, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling for all projects.
• Review contracts and change requests to assess financial impact.
• Support audit processes by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
• Perform ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects, and provide early scenario analysis for program planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Extensive experience managing moderate‑size to complex global construction and real‑estate programs.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functions and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite
• Oracle ERP
• Archibus
• MS Project
• AutoCAD