Senior Construction Project Manager

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to oversee multi-site data center builds of $100m+ each. This role emphasizes safety, schedule, budget, and quality, with 75–100% travel worldwide and close collaboration with Design Managers, GC teams, and clients.

Bachelor’s in engineering/construction management with PMP is preferred. You will operate across international teams, driving realignment and leading project delivery from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and professional certification preferred.
• Extensive experience managing multi hundred million dollar data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts (lump sum, GMP, design-build) and EVMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead international data center construction projects from planning to hand-off.
• Manage safety, schedule, budget, scope, and quality across multiple sites.
• Coordinate with GC, subs, architects, and customers; report progress to senior leadership.
• Develop risk plans, change management, and financial controls for projects.
• Ensure compliance with design, permits, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contract management

Cost control & budgeting

Scheduling (P6)

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

PMP certification

LEAN Construction knowledge

LEED/SITES/WELL credentials (preferred)

Tools

P6 Critical Path Scheduling

Cost estimating & budgeting tools

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting‑edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for overall project success, including project oversight, direction, and strategy over multiple $100+ Million data center construction projects, particularly relating to safety, schedule, scope, budget, and quality.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL TRAVEL, MAINLY INTERNATIONALLY.

What we are looking for

Eessential duties & responsibilities

• Support international projects with leadership and problem solving related to duties below.
• Analyze project health, provide guidance and drive project realignment and course correction as needed.
• Lead a team of professionals to safely deliver major capital construction projects of $100m+ to support the acquisition of new clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers, operations, finance, and internal department leaders to assure project team fulfills the mission and objectives of the capital projects.
• Direct and support project teams in the preparation and execution of tasks throughout all phases of the project process; includes identifying scopes of work, resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plan schedule and milestones, quality control, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee General Contractor, direct contractors (ex. Commissioning Agents), third party testing agencies, the project controls and MEP teams for each project to ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Primary liaison to the NTT GDC Americas, Inc. Design Managers to aid in the harmonization and coordination of Architecture/Engineering activities in a timely manner.
• Integrate Subject Matter Experts, internal and customer stakeholders to support design, and lead construction teams to create a master development program for site(s).
• Support Design team leadership for environmental, entitlement and permitting requirements.
• Provide guidance to the project delivery resources/team in achieving project goals.
• Implement communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for GC/subs and specialty vendor selection, award, and contracts, as needed based on phase of project currently supporting.
• Facilitate project meetings.
• Implement and align project documentation governance with company requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Reports status and variances.
• Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure internal approvals, and manage change throughout the course of the project with a robust documentation process for these changes.
• Assesses and quantify change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk including proper documentation to avoid risk.
• Optimize project cost effectiveness and budget utilization including constructability reviews and Value Engineering (VE) into design process.
• Implement and lead typical Project level management tasks including contract status, finance/funding/payment status, budget updates, schedule baseline and monthly updates (EVM), submittals, contract documentation, project records and final contract hand off.
• Develop and implement project level financial controls, pay application processing, project change review and pricing, release of retention, claims, and resolutions.
• Validate drawings and specifications accurately reflect the desired construction quality and ensure any item requiring remediation is documented and remediated to owner satisfaction.
• Ensure all field installations are in accordance with the design.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and assure systems are in place to deliver highest quality standards for project safety- from start to finish.
• Provide leadership to confirm all Contractors and Suppliers are following safety best practices and producing the industry leading performance expected.
• Monitor and control risk management insurance and liability controls for assigned projects.
• Lead typical construction management monthly project meetings, (OAC, Design, MEP, ACx, etc.)
• Present executive summary and status reports to internal Senior leadership
• Provide on-site support for sales and marketing team to present NTT Values to prospective new clients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Construction Management, and Data Centers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in dealing with Owners, Architects, Contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of prime contracts including lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc. Specifically including EVM methods and payment systems.
• Extensive knowledge of P6 Critical path scheduling systems, overall project cost control, budgeting, and value engineering as applied to buildings and systems used in Data Center project delivery.
• Familiarity of all aspects of Development design and Construction- to include site work, core, and shell, mechanical and electrical, utilities, finishes, etc.
• Ability to work in an international team environment and interact with all levels of management, including C-Suite reviews.
• Strong executive presence – able to convey complex and technical concepts to a non-construction audience.
• Must be very organized, analytical, and structured with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Manages stress and fast pace effectively.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, business, construction management or relevant field required. LEAN Construction knowledge and application of those tools. Building Environment Accreditations (i.e., LEED, SITES, TRUE, WELL) preferred. Mechanical and electrical systems quality and commissioning leadership in construction of Mission Critical Facilities. Mission critical, infrastructure, and/or data center construction experience. Multi-project experience in large scale construction management, mission critical or infrastructure preferred. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred. Seasoned experience in General and/or Specialty Construction Project Management Seasoned experience in managing construction projects of significant value. Seasoned experience in construction management, capital budget management, and knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily walking, standing, and bending on project site. Able to hear and speak into a telephone. Close visual work on a computer terminal. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work conditions & other requirements

Work at various NTT campuses around the globe with 75-100% travel. Exposure to varying temperatures and loud noises. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Extensive use of workstation or computer. Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license and passport.

Compensation Pay Range

This position requires work to be done onsite at a data center facility and may require use of a personal mobile device. A monthly stipend will be provided to cover expenses incurred for using a personal device, if applicable. NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $135,500.00 - $193,500.00. All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime. NTT Global Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Data centers are the foundation of the digital world and at NTT Global Data Centers, we are one of the largest providers across the globe. We offer a wide variety of exciting and challenging careers that deliver opportunities to shape our ever-changing world. Our diverse, inspiring workforce is the heart and soul of our company, providing the best experience for our clients every day. By bringing together our global capabilities and local expertise, we help our clients achieve their goals, anywhere in the world. Together, we can accomplish the extraordinary and work to create a more sustainable world with rewarding benefits for everyone - clients, employees, investors, partners, and communities.