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About the Role

The Regional Director of Construction for Data Centres is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic, technical, and operational delivery of data centre construction projects across the EMEA region. The role blends strategic leadership, technical expertise, and project management to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for data centre construction aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee a portfolio of data centre construction new build projects in the EMEA region.
• Lead and develop a team of project delivery professionals across the region.
• Ensure projects adhere to defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Implement project management best practices and methodologies.
• Allocate and manage resources, including budgets, personnel, contractors, and equipment.
• Optimize resource allocation for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on data centre facility designs, ensuring they meet operational, security, scalability, and sustainability requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to drive innovative solutions.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and report financial performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize project spending.
• Identify potential risks and develop comprehensive risk mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address issues to minimize project disruptions.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage external vendors, suppliers, and construction contractors.
• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and executive leadership.
• Provide regular updates on project status and milestones.
• Promote and enforce safety protocols, environmental responsibility, and sustainability practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Significant experience in a similar role within a global delivery organization.
• Significant experience in project management methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Significant experience managing and leading large data construction or other mission critical projects.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge across functional areas to direct policy application and guide new policy development.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction to teams, driving operational excellence and results.
• In-depth knowledge of data centre or other mission critical facilities, infrastructure, best practices, and industry standards.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, cooling technologies, networking, and security systems relevant to data centre construction.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, including managing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration, stakeholder management, and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends.
• Excellent project delivery experience and skillset.
• Ability to operate within a multi-cultural environment.
• Solid interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong development and maintenance of stakeholder engagement.

Location

• EMEA region

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior leadership

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or related
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred

About the Company

• NTT Global Data Centers operates over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions.
• They offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with a connected platform of AI-ready data centers.
• Their solutions enable clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses anywhere and anytime.