Senior Construction Manager

Digital Realty

London, United Kingdom

On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with construction project management experience in mission-critical environments, particularly data centers, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-stakeholder collaboration will find this site-based role challenging and rewarding.

Best fit for

Candidates with a background in data center construction and multi-project management experience
— “Strong experience in construction project management, preferably in data centers or a similar mission-critical environment”
Individuals who thrive in international settings and can lead cross-functional teams
— “Experience working in an international environment”
Professionals who can demonstrate a track record of process improvement and performance metrics management
— “Proven experience in continuous process improvement, including defining and managing metrics and related KPIs”

Things to consider

This role is site-based, which implies a need for on-site presence and potentially limited remote flexibility
— “The role is site-based, ensuring strong project governance”
The position requires fluency in English, both spoken and written, for effective communication
— “Fluent English (spoken and written)”

How to stand out

Highlight your ability to manage multiple projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
— “Manage multiple data center construction projects and supporting infrastructure projects end-to-end”
Emphasize your experience in promoting continuous improvement and teamwork in complex environments
— “Promote and role-model a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork”
Demonstrate your track record in identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing project finances
— “Identify cost-saving opportunities and proactively flag project savings/overruns”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

successful delivery of data center construction projects
cost-saving opportunities identified

Typical background

construction project management experiencedata center construction experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Construction Project ManagementProject Management MethodologiesContinuous Process ImprovementInterpersonal SkillsDecision-making Skills

Preferred

Data Center Construction PrinciplesInternational Environment Experience

Stack & domain

Construction Project ManagementProject Management MethodologiesContinuous Process ImprovementData Center Construction PrinciplesMulti-project EnvironmentsQuality ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ManagementHSE ManagementContract ManagementProcurement ProcessesCost-saving OpportunitiesProject Savings/overrunsContinuous ImprovementPartnershipTeamworkCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsDecision-making SkillsLeadershipTeam ManagementGuidance And SupportProactive FlaggingBehaviors And CommunicationsData Center ConstructionInfrastructure ProjectsData Center Fit-outsData Center UpgradesData Center PlanningData Center CoordinationData Center DeliveryData Center QualityData Center SafetyData Center Customer SatisfactionData Center GovernanceData Center Consultant SupportData Center Cost-savingData Center Project SavingsData Center Project OverrunsData Center Continuous ImprovementData Center PartnershipData Center Teamwork

About the role

Original posting from Digital Realty

Your Role
As a Senior Construction Manager at Digital Realty, you will play a key role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of data center construction projects—from new builds to fit-outs and upgrades. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are successfully delivered on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of data center construction principles and best practices, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This position will also contribute to continuously improving the design, scope definition, and execution of our construction programs. The role is site-based, ensuring strong project governance and clear roles/responsibilities across any consultant support.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple data center construction projects and supporting infrastructure projects end-to-end (design, tendering, construction, commissioning/hand-over, etc.)Oversee and monitor on-site works and progressCommunicate effectively with all internal and external stakeholdersLead and manage project teamsManage contracts and procurement processes Act as the owner of quality, schedule, cost, HSE (Health, Safety & Environment), and overall project deliveryManage and supervise contractors and service providers, providing guidance and supportIdentify cost-saving opportunities and proactively flag project savings/overruns to protect target values and ensure predictable capacity delivery to the businessPromote and role-model a culture of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork through behaviors and communications
Skills & Experience That Will Make the Difference
Strong experience in construction project management, preferably in data centers or a similar mission-critical environmentStrong experience with project management methodologies, including multi-project environmentsProven experience in continuous process improvement, including defining and managing metrics and related KPIsExperience working in an international environmentExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and decision-making skillsFluent English (spoken and written)
A bit 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.
To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
What we can offer you
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.
Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Apply today, take charge of your career and grow your talents with us.
Training and Development
Join our Data Center Operations team and gain the support to succeed from day one. Our onboarding program prepares you to contribute meaningfully right away, with clear career pathways and continuous training to fuel your long-term growth. From onboarding to specialized development, we equip you with the skills and opportunities to make a lasting impact in operations.
Safely Powering Progress
Safety isn't just a priority here at Digital; it's critical to everything we do. Safeguarding lives, protecting assets, and securing data aren't just ideals - they're essential pillars of our commitment to excellence for our people, our partners and our customers. We have a culture of care where every member of Team Digital embraces a relentless pursuit of working safely across Digital Realty. Together we are Safely Powering Progress.
Our Compensation Philosophy
Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.

Source: Digital Realty careers