Director, Pre Construction EMEA & APAC

Iron Mountain Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 159,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health and retirement plans

Paid time off and holidays

Continuous learning and career growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain Incorporated is seeking a Director, Pre-Construction to lead the early-stage design and feasibility for our data center portfolio across EMEA and APAC. You will guide specialized pre-construction pods through technical due diligence, utility roadmaps, and stage-gate approvals, ensuring build-ready opportunities.

The role requires 10+ years of leadership in data center pre-construction, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work remotely in the UK with significant

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in data center pre-construction, site development, feasibility, or early-stage capital projects.
• Experience leading international technical teams and coordinating with utilities, authorities, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Govern regional Stage-Gate strategy across EMEA and APAC.
• Lead and deploy pre-construction pods, coaching managers across multidisciplinary teams.
• Standardize due diligence playbooks and embed Whole-Life Costing and TCO benchmarks.
• Oversee risk registers and third-party due diligence for early-stage site viability.
• Represent Construction in executive forums and engage with authorities and hyperscale customers.

Skills

Data center pre-construction

Stage-Gate process

Leadership across regions

Feasibility & due diligence

Vendor/peer negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let’s start the conversation.

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Director, Pre-Construction to join our Facilities and Construction Project Management team. In this executive leadership role, you will shape the early-stage trajectory of our data center portfolio across EMEA and APAC, turning complex site opportunities into build-ready realities. Stepping into a trusted, forward-looking organization, you will guide specialized pre-construction pods through technical due diligence, utility roadmaps, and stage-gate approvals so every new facility breaks ground on a rock-solid foundation.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Govern Regional Stage-Gate Strategy: Own the pre-construction intake operating model across EMEA and APAC, guiding candidate site feasibility, test fits, cost benchmarks, and utility roadmaps through Stage 0 and Stage 1 approvals before seamless handovers to Construction leads.
• Lead and Deploy Pre-Construction Pods: Manage, coach, and allocate P2 and P3 Pre-Construction Managers across multidisciplinary pods—aligning Design, Cost Management, Scheduling, and Utilities to match pipeline demand.
• Drive Technical Innovation and Methodology: Standardize due diligence playbooks and elevate early site underwriting by embedding Whole-Life Costing (WLC), total cost of ownership (TCO), and embodied carbon benchmarks into the Ascent toolkit.
• Mitigate Risk and Align Executive Stakeholders: Maintain the regional pre-construction Risk Register, oversee third-party technical due diligence (TDD) consultants, and partner with Procurement on long-lead Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) to protect Ready for Service (RFS) timelines.
• Represent Construction in External and Executive Forums: Lead monthly pipeline reviews for senior leadership and engage directly with utility authorities, municipalities, and hyperscale customer technical leads on early-stage site viability.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data center pre-construction, site development, feasibility, or early-stage capital project execution, backed by a university degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong knowledge of hyperscale data center site layouts, power and water utility roadmaps, MEP infrastructure, environmental due diligence, and investment underwriting metrics such as CapEx per MW, Yield on Cost, and IRR.
• Proven experience building scalable pre-construction operating models, site intake playbooks, WLC models, and matrixes project pod frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to line-manage and mentor international technical teams while negotiating effectively with utility executives, local authorities, and internal executive peers.
• Flexibility to work remotely in the UK with 30–40% travel across candidate project sites, utility offices, and regional hubs.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Full-time permanent contract working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Remote working arrangement based in England, UK.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Paid time off and statutory holidays.
• Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and executive career growth.

Category: Real Estate & Facilities