Data Center Campus Construction Lead (Hybrid)

Digital Realty; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Giga Campus Construction Lead to plan, coordinate and direct construction delivery for campus projects across multiple sites, including Ashburn. You will serve as a liaison among design managers, contractors, vendors and customers to ensure safety, schedule adherence and budget compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in mission-critical construction, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and a technical understanding of MEP systems and data center operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical construction or a comparable MEP-focused environment.
• Experience working for a general contractor, subcontractor, or equipment vendor.
• Strong working knowledge of construction scheduling, project budgeting, and cost control practices.
• Technical understanding of MEP systems and data center operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale construction efforts including site development, ground-up builds, data center deployments, and customer fit-outs.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors, key subcontractors, equipment vendors, and consultants.
• Review project budgets, schedules, and construction documents to ensure quality and alignment with internal targets.
• Serve as a construction subject matter expert when evaluating prospective customer leases and active projects.
• Lead budget and schedule review meetings with internal stakeholders and customer representatives, reporting on risks and progress.
• Direct and coordinate internal design and construction managers as well as third-party consultants and engineering partners.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules across multiple buildings in varying phases of design and construction.
• Monitor active construction work, escalating issues and driving resolution as needed.
• Conduct or delegate site observations to confirm adherence to budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Support permitting and entitlement processes through coordination with consultants and government agencies.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Cost control

MEP systems

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

LEED AP credential

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Giga Campus Construction Lead to plan, coordinate and direct construction delivery for campus projects across multiple sites, including Ashburn. You will serve as a liaison among design managers, contractors, vendors and customers to ensure safety, schedule adherence and budget compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in mission-critical construction, strong scheduling and budgeting skills, and a technical understanding of MEP systems and data center operations.