Giga Campus Project Lead — Data Center

Digital Realty; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty in the United States seeks a Giga Campus Construction Lead to plan, coordinate, and direct construction delivery across campus projects. You will liaise with design managers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and customers to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires experience in mission-critical construction or MEP-focused environments, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and knowledge of data center operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical construction or a comparable MEP-focused environment.
• Data center experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field preferred.
• LEED AP credential preferred.
• Experience working for a general contractor, subcontractor, or equipment vendor 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

MEP systems

Data center experience

Budgeting

LEED AP

Education

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

Job description

Digital Realty in the United States seeks a Giga Campus Construction Lead to plan, coordinate, and direct construction delivery across campus projects. You will liaise with design managers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and customers to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget adherence.

The role requires experience in mission-critical construction or MEP-focused environments, strong budgeting and scheduling skills, and knowledge of data center operations.