Senior Director - Construction

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is hiring a Senior Director - Construction (m/f/d) to lead hyperscale data center campuses and critical infrastructure projects. Based at FRA6 with occasional support for other Frankfurt locations, this role combines hands-on site leadership with strategic oversight and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in mission-critical construction leadership, excels in procurement, contract administration, and commissioning, and can operate across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in construction and project leadership, including at least 10 years within mission-critical environments.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale campus developments or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across construction, project management, design, project controls, commissioning, and vendor management.
• Provide strategic leadership for the successful delivery of hyperscale data center campuses and associated infrastructure.
• Oversee all construction activities, including civil works, shell and core, MEP systems, fit-out, utilities, and external infrastructure.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality performance, risk management, change control, and executive reporting.
• Coordinate general contractors, specialist subcontractors, OFCI suppliers, utility providers, authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Commissioning, Commercial, and HSE teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive programme consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across campus delivery activities.
• Ensure contractor performance, workforce planning, productivity, and milestone achievement are effectively managed.
• Oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing, and phased handover processes to ensure operational readiness.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Leadership

Procurement

Contract Administration

Commissioning

HSE

Stakeholder Management

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Multicultural Teamwork

German & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

As the Senior Director - Construction (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the successful delivery of hyperscale data center campuses and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Acting as the senior site leader, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction phases, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme delivery, budget management, commissioning, operational readiness, and stakeholder engagement.

This role is primarily based at our FRA6 site, with the opportunity to support other locations across Frankfurt as business needs require. While the position is predominantly site-based, there is flexibility for occasional remote working where operational and project requirements permit.

What we are looking for

What will you do

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across construction, project management, design, project controls, commissioning, and vendor management
• Provide strategic leadership for the successful delivery of hyperscale data center campuses and associated infrastructure
• Oversee all construction activities, including civil works, shell and core, MEP systems, fit-out, utilities, and external infrastructure
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality performance, risk management, change control, and executive reporting
• Coordinate general contractors, specialist subcontractors, OFCI suppliers, utility providers, authorities, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Commissioning, Commercial, and HSE teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive programme consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across campus delivery activities
• Ensure contractor performance, workforce planning, productivity, and milestone achievement are effectively managed
• Oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing, and phased handover processes to ensure operational readiness

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience in construction and project leadership, including at least 10 years within mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or data center environments
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale campus developments or mission-critical projects, ideally exceeding 100MW of critical capacity
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, planning, procurement, contract administration, and commissioning
• Experience delivering projects through Design & Build, EPC, Management Contracting, and/or traditional procurement models
• Sound understanding of major contract frameworks, including FIDIC and comparable forms of contract
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships within client, contractor, supplier, and authority environments
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project reporting tools
• Ability to work effectively in international and multicultural teams
• German and English language skills are essential for the role

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business - large and small - has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.