Project Director, Thailand

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 billion in committed capital.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

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

Our values:

• Responsibility: We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Innovation: We embrace change and create bold solutions.  
• Strive: We show grit, resilience and relentless drive.
• Excellence: We pursue the highest standards in all we do.   
• Respect: We act with integrity and treat others with dignity.

What we need:

The Construction Project Director (CPM) will be the overall lead for project execution in [Country], 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 CPM 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.

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.