Giga Campus Construction Lead

Digital Realty; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Giga Campus Construction Lead to plan, coordinate, and direct construction delivery for campus projects. You will liaise with design managers, contractors, vendors, and customers to ensure safe, on‑schedule, within‑budget delivery.

You will oversee large-scale sites, build strong relationships with contractors and vendors, and review budgets and schedules to ensure alignment with targets. A bachelor’s in a related field is preferred and LEED AP is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mission-critical construction or comparable MEP-focused environment.
• Data center experience preferred.
• Experience with general contractor, subcontractor or equipment vendor.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting and cost control practices.
• Technical understanding of MEP systems and data center operations.
• LEED AP credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale construction including site development, ground-up builds, data center deployments and fit-outs.
• Build relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors and consultants.
• Review budgets, schedules and documents to ensure quality and targets.
• Lead budget and schedule review meetings with stakeholders and customers.
• Coordinate internal teams and third-party consultants and engineers.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules across multiple buildings.
• Monitor work and escalate issues to drive resolution.
• Support permitting and entitlement processes with consultants and agencies.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

MEP knowledge

Data center operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Position Title: Giga Campus Construction Lead

The Giga Campus Construction Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing construction delivery for assigned campus projects. This role serves as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners—including design managers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and customers—to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Compensation range: $190,000 – $210,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.