Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager

Location: Japan

Your role

The individual will be responsible for implementing Digital Realty (DLR) Design & Engineering Guidelines Standards (DEGS) and will assist with the design and construction of multiple, concurrent projects. The incumbent will provide strategic and innovative thinking regarding design and the viability of architectural/structural and MEP elements of our datacenter development projects.  The individual will also be able to provide bilingual technical translations of drawings, specifications and contracts to assist the project team.

What you’ll do

• Interact with and manage Professional Consultants (Architects, Engineers ) contractors and Equipment Suppliers.
• Apply DLR DEGS to all projects to ensure that standards are up-to-date with industry best practices and meet the Company’s business objectives (emphasis on value-engineering).  
• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts related to anticipated design and construction expenditures.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships (Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, etc.) and benchmark performance to provide cost-effective services for DLR projects.
• Preparation of requests for proposals. Evaluation of proposals and recommendations to management regarding vendor selection.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or other related degree or practical experience
• Demonstrated project management experience of technically complex projects. Ability to direct and manage internal and external resources.
• Develop an understanding of critical systems designs within the data center industry.
• Able to understand and interpret design drawings, construction drawings, construction specifications, design and construction contracts, project schedules, and detailed budgets and estimate summaries.
• Computer literate in the use of MS Office software (including Visio and Project) and AutoCAD
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

A bit about us

Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, our global data center platform, gives customers a reliable foundation for scaling their digital business and efficiently managing data gravity challenges. The size and scale of our business puts us in a unique position to offer customers access to 290 facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries and six continents.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Notes:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.