Job Title

Project Construction Lead

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Project Construction Lead to oversee the execution of large-scale data center projects. This role demands deep expertise in managing complex construction programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring delivery excellence across all phases—from ground-up builds to fit-outs. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with a proven track record in mission-critical infrastructure.

Job Description

About the Role:

Lead end-to-end construction delivery of data center projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met.Manage relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure seamless coordination and compliance.Oversee daily site operations, safety protocols, and construction progress across multiple trades (CSA, MEP, commissioning).Track and manage critical milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.Ensure adherence to project governance, reporting standards, and documentation protocols.Produce formal project status reports and lead stakeholder meetings with internal and external teams.

About You:Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.8+ years of experience in construction project management, with at least 3 years in data center or mission-critical environments.Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, and safety regulations.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Primavera) and construction documentation.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from:

Being part of a growing global company.Career development and a promote from within culture.An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

 

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

 

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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