Senior Director - Construction
nttglobaldatacenters
| Company | nttglobaldatacenters |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Frankfurt, Germany |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Gestalte die digitale Zukunft mit NTT Global Data Centers
Werde Teil von NTT Global Data Centers und gestalte Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit in der digitalen Welt aktiv mit. Mit über 150 Rechenzentren in mehr als 20 Ländern weltweit bieten wir Dir einzigartige Möglichkeiten, an modernsten Technologien und wegweisenden Projekten zu arbeiten. Dich erwartet ein kollaboratives, innovatives und inklusives Arbeitsumfeld, in dem Deine Ideen zählen und Deine persönliche sowie fachliche Weiterentwicklung gefördert wird.
Deine Rolle auf einen Blick
As the Senior Director - Construction (m/f/d), you will be responsible for the successful delivery of hyperscale data center campuses and mission-critical infrastructure projects. Acting as the senior site leader, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects and construction phases, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme delivery, budget management, commissioning, operational readiness, and stakeholder engagement.
This role is primarily based at our FRA6 site, with the opportunity to support other locations across Frankfurt as business needs require. While the position is predominantly site-based, there is flexibility for occasional remote working where operational and project requirements permit.
Please submit your CV in English.
Das bringst Du mit
What will you do
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams across construction, project management, design, project controls, commissioning, and vendor management
• Provide strategic leadership for the successful delivery of hyperscale data center campuses and associated infrastructure
• Oversee all construction activities, including civil works, shell and core, MEP systems, fit-out, utilities, and external infrastructure
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulations
• Manage project schedules, budgets, quality performance, risk management, change control, and executive reporting
• Coordinate general contractors, specialist subcontractors, OFCI suppliers, utility providers, authorities, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, Commissioning, Commercial, and HSE teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive programme consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across campus delivery activities
• Ensure contractor performance, workforce planning, productivity, and milestone achievement are effectively managed
• Oversee commissioning, integrated systems testing, and phased handover processes to ensure operational readiness
What are we looking for
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience in construction and project leadership, including at least 10 years within mission-critical, industrial, infrastructure, or data center environments
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale campus developments or mission-critical projects, ideally exceeding 100MW of critical capacity
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, planning, procurement, contract administration, and commissioning
• Experience delivering projects through Design & Build, EPC, Management Contracting, and/or traditional procurement models
• Sound understanding of major contract frameworks, including FIDIC and comparable forms of contract
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships within client, contractor, supplier, and authority environments
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project reporting tools
• Ability to work effectively in international and multicultural teams
• German and English language skills are essential for the role
Über NTT Global Data Centers
Als drittgrößter Anbieter von Rechenzentren weltweit betreiben wir mehr als 150 Data Centers in über 20 Ländern und Regionen. Wir wissen, dass jedes Unternehmen individuelle Anforderungen und Ziele hat. Mit unserer global vernetzten, KI‑fähigen Rechenzentrumsplattform bieten wir skalierbare Lösungen, die es unseren Kunden ermöglichen, ihre digitalen Geschäftsmodelle jederzeit und weltweit erfolgreich weiterzuentwickeln.