Senior Director, Construction

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, Construction is responsible for project oversight, direction, and strategy over multiple $200+ Million data center construction projects, particularly relating to safety, schedule, scope, budget, and quality.

What we are looking for

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading construction teams to achieve project goals related to cost, schedule, and safety.
• Partners with engineering, cost, supply chain teams to ensure on time delivery.
• Responsible for scopes of work, safety, project delivery resourcing, requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plan schedule and milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Oversees 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.
• Ensure construction team liaisons with Architect/Engineer to ensure preconstruction and construction activities are harmonious and coordination of activities happen in timely manner (ex. submittal approvals, RFI responses, etc.).
• Leads the project delivery resources/team providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
• Responsible for change management for projects.
• Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure approvals, and issue change orders.
• Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify project risks, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Ensure all Contractors and Suppliers are following safety best practices.

Knowledge and Attributes:

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability and expertise in Primavera, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Able to be highly confidential.
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.

Academic Qualifications and 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 mission critical facilities a plus
• Experience in managing multiple $200M+ projects
• Experience in urban environments with difficult logistics and fast-track schedules

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently move about inside and outside of data center / facility
• Remain stationary for long periods of time.
• Ascend / Descend a ladder and perform duties atop a raised platform.
• Position self in small spaces.
• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.
• Perform work during Japan business hours and time zones.

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.

About 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.