Digital Realty

Senior Construction Manager

Digital Realty

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee all phases of data center construction projects—from greenfield development through commissioning and lifecycle replacements
  • Lead contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with DLR Design Standards
  • Manage challenging schedules, aggressive deliverables, and complex stakeholder coordination across regional and occasionally out‑of‑region assignments
  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education
  • 7–10 years of project management experience with technically complex projects (or strong motivation to grow with less experience)
  • Strong project management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated success delivering projects and working effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; highly self‑motivated
  • Working knowledge of construction terminology, design principles, and contract structures
  • Financial acumen to interpret and develop budgets, estimates, and cost analyses
  • Comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, security/monitoring, and fire/life‑safety systems
  • Familiarity with building code requirements and standard design/construction practices
  • Ability to interpret design drawings, construction specifications, contracts, schedules, and budget summaries; proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD (preferred)
Benefits
  • Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package
  • Excellent benefits
  • An environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions
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