Sr. Director, Construction

NTT Global Data Centers; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 258,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers seeks a Senior Director of Construction to lead on‑site end‑to‑end delivery for a large campus of data centers. You will oversee GCs and vendors, directing a high‑performing internal team of PMs across site enablement, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnovers.

The role requires 15+ years in construction PM, 10+ years in high‑tech facilities, and strong ownership of schedule, safety, quality, and costs. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in General and/or Specialty Construction Project Management.
• 10+ years with high‑tech/mission critical/industrial facilities a plus.
• Direct experience with large mission‑critical (100MW+) campus infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience managing GC/Supplier relationships from an Owner perspective.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead construction teams to achieve goals for safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Maintain daily on-site presence to lead execution, remove constraints, and enforce standards.
• Oversee delivery across multiple buildings/phases (Site, Shell, MEP, Fit-out) campus-wide.
• Coordinate site infrastructure dependencies (power, fiber, water, roads) with delivery to meet ramp timelines.
• Drive standardization and repeatability across buildings and commissioning strategy.
• Partner with safety, engineering, cost, and supply chain teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Interface with utilities, AHJs, inspectors, and stakeholders for timely delivery.
• Champion a Zero Incident safety culture across all contractors and partners.
• Oversee GC, project teams, commissioning agents, testing agencies, controls and MEP teams.
• Track timelines, drive contractor accountability, and lead schedule recovery efforts.
• Implement change management and risk mitigation plans to reduce project risks.

Skills

Primavera

MS Project

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management or relevant field

Tools

MS Project

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 Director of Construction will serve as NTT’s on‑site leader responsible for end‑to‑end construction delivery across a large‑scale multi‑building data center campus with construction budgets exceeding $1B per data center. This role provides daily oversight and drives execution across multiple concurrent projects/phases, ensuring alignment with standards for safety, quality, schedule, cost, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. This position will serve as the single point of accountability on‑site for NTT, overseeing GCs and vendors while leading a high‑performing internal team of Project Managers. The Senior Director ensures disciplined execution across the full lifecycle from site enablement, design, procurement, vertical building construction, MEP installation, commissioning, and phased turnovers.

What we are looking for

KEY responsibilities

• Responsible for building, mentoring, and leading construction teams to achieve project goals related to construction safety, quality, schedule, cost, fostering a high‑performance, execution‑focused culture with strong field engagement.
• Maintain consistent daily presence on‑site across the campus to lead execution, remove constraints, and enforce standards
• Oversee construction delivery and coordinate across multiple buildings/phases simultaneously (Site, Shell, MEP, Fit‑out), ensuring resources and priorities are optimized campus‑wide
• Sequence, coordinate and manage interdependencies for site infrastructure (power, fiber, water, roads) with building delivery to meet capacity ramp timelines
• Drive standardization and repeatability across buildings (design, construction approach, commissioning strategy)
• Partner with internal teams (safety, engineering, cost, supply chain, etc) teams to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Interface with external utilities, AHJs, inspectors, and local stakeholders to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Champion a “Zero Incident” safety culture across all contractors, holding GCs/Subs/Suppliers accountable to Owner safety expectations.
• Establish and enforce QA/QC standards across all phases and trades, to help ensure installations meet mission‑critical performance and reliability expectations.
• Oversee General Contractor, project teams, direct contractors (ex. Commissioning Agents), third party testing agencies, the project controls and MEP teams for each project.
• Responsible for tracking project timelines to ensure milestones are being met by each of these entities by driving contractor accountability for manpower, productivity, and look‑ahead planning, and leading schedule recovery efforts when needed to maintain predictable delivery across the campus.
• Implement change management routines to assess change requests for impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and make recommendations, secure approvals, and issue change orders.
• Identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong understanding of Project Management, Planning, Construction Management, and Data Centers with Large/Campus‑scale program leadership
• Demonstrated leadership ability in dealing with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of prime contracts including lump sum, GMP, hard bid, negotiated, design‑build, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of schedule, cost control, budgeting, and value engineering.
• Familiarity of all aspects of building to include site work, core, and shell, mechanical and electrical, utilities, finishes, etc.
• Ability to work in a international team environment and interact with all levels of management, including C‑Suite reviews.
• Must be very organized, analytical, and structured with excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability and expertise in Primavera, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Able to be highly confidential.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management or relevant field required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 15+ years’ experience in any General and/or Specialty Construction Project Management with 10+ years with high‑tech/mission critical/industrial facilities a plus
• Direct experience with large mission‑critical (100MW+) and/or campus‑scale infrastructure projects
• Expertise in managing construction of complex MEP systems, commissioning processes, and mission‑critical delivery requirements
• Strong experience managing GC/Supplier relationships from an Owner perspective

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during US business hours and time zones.

Work conditions & other requirements

• Work onsite at a Construction Site and/or data center location.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, outdoor weather, and general construction conditions.
• Travel required up to 25% of time.
• Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection, as required.
• Comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment shifting priorities.
• Work outside normal business hours as required to enable project success.
• CPR/First Aid Certified.

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 $257,500 - $368,000.00
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.