Giga Campus Construction Lead

About the role

The Giga Campus Construction Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing construction delivery for assigned campus projects. This role serves as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners—including design managers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and customers—to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

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.
• Oversee all phases of data center construction, from initial planning through to project completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to maintain project momentum.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and clear communication among internal and external stakeholders.
• Uphold safety and quality standards, acting as a thought leader in safety and governance.
• Drive the adoption of digital tools for reporting and performance tracking, supporting strategic initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies, while promoting a culture of innovation and best practice adoption.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in mission-critical construction or a comparable MEP-focused environment (e.g., biopharma or life sciences); data center experience preferred.
• 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.
• Proven experience as a construction/project manager or director, preferably in data center projects.
• 10-15 years of relevant industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of construction processes, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in project management software/tools.
• Familiarity with data center design, infrastructure, and MEP systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant building codes, regulations, and standards.
• Fluent in English (oral and written); additional regional language preferred.

About Us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

About Our Team

Our Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401k match
• Disability benefits
• Wellness and education benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay

Compensation range: $190,000 – $210,000. Individual pay is based on job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Health and Safety

Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data are essential pillars of our commitment to excellence. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty.