Senior Hybrid Data Center Construction Manager

Digital Realty; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Kansas City to oversee data center construction from greenfield through commissioning and lifecycle replacements. You will lead contractors, consultants and equipment vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget, adhering to DLR design standards and ensuring quality across multiple sites.

Reporting to the Director of Delivery, you will manage schedules, align stakeholders, and navigate complex contracts while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education.
• 7–10 years of project management experience with technically complex projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; highly self‑motivated.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, security/monitoring, and fire/life‑safety systems.
• Familiarity with building code requirements and standard design/construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders including design managers, procurement, sales, and building operations.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for Build‑to‑Suit projects to ensure day‑to‑day responsibilities are met by design teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure execution of standard projects in accordance with DLR internal design engineering standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects with competing priorities.
• Conduct project site visits for meetings, audits, and issue resolution.
• Support preparation and evaluation of RFPs for contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Negotiate and develop contracts with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Create and maintain project schedules and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DLR Project Delivery / Management Standards across all participants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractor, consultant, and vendor partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Budgeting

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Kansas City to oversee data center construction from greenfield through commissioning and lifecycle replacements. You will lead contractors, consultants and equipment vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget, adhering to DLR design standards and ensuring quality across multiple sites.

Reporting to the Director of Delivery, you will manage schedules, align stakeholders, and navigate complex contracts while maintaining safety