Giga Campus Construction Lead - Data Center Delivery

Digital Realty; Charlotte (AR); 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. You will serve as a 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.

The role requires 5+ years in mission-critical construction or similar MEP-focused environments, with data center experience preferred.

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.

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

Scheduling

MEP systems

Stakeholder liaison

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 serve as a 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.

The role requires 5+ years in mission-critical construction or similar MEP-focused environments, with data center experience preferred.