Giga Campus Construction Lead - Data Center Build & Delivery

Digital Realty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401k match

Wellness benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and holidays

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, consultants, vendors and customers to ensure safety, schedule adherence and budget compliance.

Applicants bring 5+ years in mission-critical construction or related MEP environments, plus strong budgeting and scheduling experience. LEED AP credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mission-critical construction or comparable MEP environment.
• Experience with general contractor, subcontractor, or equipment vendor.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale construction including site development, ground-up builds, and data center deployments.
• Build relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, equipment vendors, and consultants.
• Review budgets, schedules, and construction docs to ensure quality and targets.
• Serve as SME when evaluating customer leases and active projects.
• Lead budget and schedule review meetings with stakeholders and customer reps.
• Direct and coordinate internal design/construction managers and third-party consultants.
• Develop and manage budgets and schedules across multiple buildings in varying phases.
• Monitor active work and escalate issues to drive resolution.
• Conduct site observations to ensure budget, schedule, and quality adherence.
• Support permitting and entitlement processes with consultants and government agencies.

Skills

Construction scheduling

Budgeting and cost control

MEP knowledge

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

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. You will liaise with design managers, contractors, consultants, vendors and customers to ensure safety, schedule adherence and budget compliance.

Applicants bring 5+ years in mission-critical construction or related MEP environments, plus strong budgeting and scheduling experience. LEED AP credential is preferred.