Global Data Center Capital Projects Lead

Digital Realty; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Project Management Lead for the Capital Upgrade Program in Dallas/Ashburn. You will support Global Tech Ops in implementing the Global Critical Infrastructure Program, partner with design consultants, construction managers, and OEMs to ensure specifications are met, and review design packages for critical infrastructure replacements.

You will validate solutions against global standards, provide risk assessments, coordinate reviews, and collaborate with Supply Chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years in data center infrastructure, critical systems, or facilities engineering and construction.
• Strong understanding of power systems, cooling technologies, and building automation.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Tech Ops function in implementation and management of the Global Critical Infrastructure Program.
• Partner with design consultants, construction managers, and OEM partners to ensure alignment to specifications.
• Review and advise on design packages for critical infrastructure replacements.
• Validate technical solutions against global standards and operational requirements.
• Provide risk assessments and recommendations for at‑risk asset replacement in collaboration with Regional Operations teams.
• Coordinate infrastructure upgrade technical reviews and critical asset approvals.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, DC&E, Solutions Engineering and Portfolio Operations to ensure proper decisions around equipment selection.
• Work with internal and external teams to evaluate new infrastructure technologies for feasibility and deployment.

Skills

Power systems

Cooling technologies

Building automation

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Facilities Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Project Management Lead for the Capital Upgrade Program in Dallas/Ashburn. You will support Global Tech Ops in implementing the Global Critical Infrastructure Program, partner with design consultants, construction managers, and OEMs to ensure specifications are met, and review design packages for critical infrastructure replacements.

You will validate solutions against global standards, provide risk assessments, coordinate reviews, and collaborate with Supply Chain,