Associate Director, Construction Project

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1.6 billion in committed equity capital with investors including some of the world’s largest institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. 

Digital Edge’s vision is to be the leading provider of sustainable, next generation digital infrastructure in Asia. Our mission is to build the foundation for the world’s digital future, helping organizations to grow sustainably and empowering populations they serve. 

Founded in 2020, the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and China. The Company now owns and operates 21 data centers with over 500 MW of critical IT load in service and under construction and development, with another 300 MW held for future development, 

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.  

Our values:

• Respect: We embrace diversity and collaboration.  
• Innovation: We share ideas and solve problems.   
• Strive: We are driven and determined. 
• Excellence: We seek to deliver the best.    
• Responsibility: We do what’s right for our people and the planet. 

What we need:

The Associate Director, Construction Project will be the overall lead for project execution in South Korea, responsible for the successful delivery of one or more data centre projects from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.

This role drives schedule adherence, cost control, and execution excellence, supported by the platform’s Design Delivery, Commercial, Procurement, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) teams. The role ensures that each project is executed safely, efficiently, and in line with the business’s Required Ready-for-Service (RFS) timeline and financial targets.

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Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership

• Lead the full project lifecycle – from pre-construction planning, tendering, and mobilization through to commissioning and customer handover.
• Act as the single point of accountability for project execution, schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate inputs from platform teams (Design, Commercial, Procurement, T&C) and local stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.

Schedule Management & Optimization

• Develop and maintain the master project schedule, identifying key milestones, critical paths, and dependencies.
• Proactively drive schedule adherence, recovery, and optimization to meet or improve business RFS targets.
• Implement schedule governance with regular progress tracking, risk assessment, and mitigation planning.

Procurement & Contract Strategy

• Determine and recommend the most suitable procurement strategy for each project (e.g., lump sum, cost-plus, or hybrid), balancing risk, cost, and timeline.
• Collaborate with the Commercial and Procurement teams on bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and vendor selection.
• Ensure alignment between procurement timelines and construction phasing to prevent delays or material bottlenecks.

Construction Execution

• Oversee and manage contractors, consultants, and key vendors to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality execution.
• Resolve site-level issues, RFIs, and design conflicts in collaboration with the Design Delivery team.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE, QA/QC, and Digital Edge construction governance standards.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Support and coordinate with the T&C team to ensure successful testing, integrated systems verification, and documentation.
• Drive readiness for customer handover aligned with technical specifications, SLAs, and business RFS milestones.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead the local construction management team, providing direction, clarity, and problem-solving support.
• Report regularly to the VP Construction on progress, risks, mitigations, and commercial implications.
• Build strong working relationships with internal platform leads, local authorities, contractors, and customers.

Actively champion and implement the organization’s policies on health & safety, environment, energy, quality, information security, and business continuity, ensuring adherence to incident reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale construction projects, preferably data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven track record in managing multiple stakeholders and leading cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of project controls, schedule optimization, procurement strategies, and construction governance.
• Experience with local construction regulations and international standards (NFPA, ASHRAE, IEC, ISO).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is advantageous.

Join us to shape the future of Digital Infrastructure in Asia. Apply now for a confidential career discussion.