Senior Campus Data Center Construction Lead - Stock Plan

Digital Realty; Charlotte (AR); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401k match

Disability benefits

Wellness benefits

Education benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Holidays

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 key liaison among design managers, contractors, vendors, and customers to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires advanced knowledge of MEP systems and data center operations, with 5+ years in mission-critical construction. A LEED AP credential and a related bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical construction or a comparable MEP-focused environment.
• 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.

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

Project budgeting

Scheduling

MEP systems

Data center operations

Stakeholder management

LEED AP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/engineering/architecture

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

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 key liaison among design managers, contractors, vendors, and customers to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires advanced knowledge of MEP systems and data center operations, with 5+ years in mission-critical construction. A LEED AP credential and a related bachelor’s degree are preferred.