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建設プロジェクトディレクター/ Construction Project Director

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A multinational hyperscale and colocation data centre provider is looking for a Construction Project Director. The chosen candidate will lead the construction execution phase of large-scale data centre development projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate construction activities with general contractors and specialist subcontractors
  • Monitor construction progress and manage critical-path activities
  • Review short-term and long-term construction schedules
  • Identify potential delays and implement appropriate mitigation measures
  • Resolve technical, coordination, and construction-related issues on site
  • Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical shop drawings and fabrication drawings
  • Lead BIM coordination meetings and oversee clash detection and resolution
  • Ensure that construction activities are aligned with approved designs, project specifications, and contractual requirements
  • Coordinate interfaces between civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and technology-related work packages
  • Coordinate the installation of standby power generation systems
  • Oversee the installation of high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical distribution systems
  • Manage the installation of uninterruptible power supply and static transfer switch systems
  • Coordinate the installation of cooling infrastructure and associated mechanical systems
  • Manage construction interfaces between major equipment packages and the building infrastructure
  • Manage the installation and construction integration of major owner-supplied equipment
  • Ensure that equipment installation is coordinated with the overall construction schedule
  • Support commissioning preparation, including Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, and Integrated Systems Testing
  • Manage construction close-out activities in preparation for operational handover and Ready for Service milestones
  • Ensure that project quality plans and construction quality standards are properly implemented
  • Ensure that site safety requirements and construction safety management practices are followed

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of construction management experience with a general contractor, specialist contractor, engineering contractor, developer, or project management organisation
  • Experience holding a responsible site leadership position, such as Site Representative, Site Manager, Chief Engineer, Construction Manager, or equivalent
  • Demonstrated experience managing construction schedules, quality, safety, cost, and contractor performance
  • Experience coordinating multiple contractors and specialist work packages on complex construction projects
  • Technical expertise in Architecture and building construction, Electrical systems, or Mechanical systems
  • Experience managing schedules and critical-path activities for large-scale construction projects
  • Ability to review construction drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, and construction methodologies
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Native level Japanese

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience delivering data centres, critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, or other technically complex infrastructure
  • Experience with data centre fit-out or technology infrastructure projects
  • Experience coordinating major equipment packages and owner-supplied equipment
  • Experience with BIM coordination and clash-resolution processes
  • Experience using construction document control or project management platforms
  • Experience working with international clients, consultants, contractors, or project teams
  • Experience supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing
  • Knowledge of large-scale cloud or shared data centre environments
  • Familiarity with mission-critical electrical and cooling infrastructure
  • Relevant construction management, engineering, architectural, electrical, mechanical, or safety qualifications
  • Conversational level English

About the Company:

This company is a global hyperscale and colocation data centre provider with a rapidly expanding footprint across APAC. It develops and operates critical digital infrastructure for major hyperscale cloud platforms, with a focus on speed of delivery, power reliability, and long-term partnerships.

Keywords:

建設, エンジニアリング, プロジェクト管理, 外資系

Job Ref: 4P5BXC

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Energy & Infrastructure

Focus: Project Management / Construction Management

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥20,000,000 - ¥25,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 4P5BXC-304E9E3C

Date posted: 21 September 2026

Consultant: Kai Yamada