Manager, Construction Projects

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

Reporting to the Senior Director of Construction, APAC, the Construction Manager will support the planning execution phases of our data centre development projects across Thailand.

This critical role requires a candidate with a Mechanical or Controls background and an exceptionally strong construction foundation, supported by hands‑on experience delivering complex construction projects for international companies in Thailand.

The successful candidate must demonstrate extensive technical knowledge and a track record of data centre projects, similar mission critical projects or other large scale project exceeding USD 100M in Thailand.

Proficiency to communicate in English is a requirement.

What we are looking for

Key Responsibilities

Construction Oversight & Technical Management

• Oversee General Contractor's construction activities ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and owners technical requirements.
• Conduct independent inspections to validate quality standards and enforce compliance.
• Facilitate resolution of technical issues with minimal schedule impact.
• Represent owner interests in managing projects to protect budgets, schedules, and mitigate risks.
• Foster continuous improvement and partnership between owner and contractor teams.

Schedule & Budget Management

• Validate contractor's construction schedules against master project timeline.
• Monitor resource planning, cash flow projections, and earned value metrics.
• Evaluate recovery plans and ensure reliable turnover dates.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and track project underruns.
• Interface with internal teams to ensure contractor receives necessary support.

Quality & Compliance

• Verify contractor maintains site health, safety, and environmental controls.
• Track quality metrics and address performance trends.
• Oversee inspection processes and punch-list closure for smooth operational turnover.
• Review critical submittals and approve quality documentation.
• Direct implementation of corrective actions for non-conformances.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Provide consolidated status updates and data-driven action plans to executives.
• Act as owner's primary interface with contractors, technical teams, and vendors.
• Lead construction coordination meetings to protect owner interests.
• Support pre-construction planning and represent owner in all project meetings.

Technical Support

• Serve as owner's technical construction expert for project execution.
• Oversee warranty work and tenant improvements in live environments
• Act as first point of contact for construction emergencies
• Mentor junior team members in construction oversight best practices
• Conduct and/or ensure regular progress meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and team members. These meetings include but not limited to: Coordination, Owner/Architect/Contractor, Pull Planning (schedule) sessions, Design Management, QAQC & Commissioning and Room Ready/Handover.

Knowledge & 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 (Guaranteed Maximum Price), hard bid, negotiated, design-build, etc. Specifically including EVM methods and payment systems.
• Extensive knowledge of P6 Critical path scheduling systems, overall project cost control, budgeting, and value engineering as applied to buildings and systems used in Data Center project delivery.
• Familiarity of all aspects of Development design and Construction- 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 highly organized, analytical, and structured with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Technical knowledge of critical facilities, civil/structural, building envelope, BMS (Building Management System), mechanical systems and electrical distribution systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including fire protection regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong capability and expertise in Primavera, MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle cost management, Unifier, Concorde, and SharePoint.
• Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.

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.