Regional Preconstruction Lead - APAC

Position Title: Regional Preconstruction Lead APAC

Location: Singapore

Your role

As a Regional Pre-Construction Lead you will play a critical role in the planning and preparation phase of construction projects. You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all pre-construction activities including tendering project analysis budgeting scheduling and resource allocation. Your expertise and attention to detail will ensure the successful execution of construction projects by setting the groundwork for a smooth transition from planning to execution.

The role reports into the Regional Head of Construction and is responsible for day-to-day Pre-Construction activities of the assigned new data centres projects. The main function of the role is to manage the new data centre project from concept design and delivery phase to hand over to the Construction Management team ensuring global standards on safety process procurement reporting and design are adhered to.

The Regional Pre-Construction Lead role is a vital role responsible for the definition and execution of pre-construction projects (Gates A1-3 and G0 G2) within the approved processes and governance of the business co-ordinating and communicating with all key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery within approved cost programme and technical design constraints.

To a large extent the purpose of the role is leading a cross functional team by adopting global standards in order to make use of the long track record within the global organisation and provide consistency to our global customers. This role will require extensive stakeholder management across many senior roles within the organisation including but not limited to Sales Portfolio Management Group Country MDs Local Operations Legal Engineering and Design & Construction. This role should also establish alignment among other Directors within DE&C. This should lead to consistent efficient predictable timely and high-quality execution of our construction projects..

What youll do

Safety

• Ensure safety in design processes are implemented with consultants and wider supply chain partners and operations team
• Identify residual safety in design risks and recommended mitigation measures into GC and LLE procurement
• Ensure DfMA design and delivery strategies are critically assessed and implemented where suitable

Project Analysis:

• Conduct thorough analysis of project requirements including architectural plans engineering specifications and client expectations.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify potential challenges risks and opportunities during the pre-construction phase.
• Evaluate feasibility and constructability of proposed designs providing input to optimize construction processes.

Budgeting and Cost Estimation:

• Develop accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for materials resource equipment and other resources required for the project.
• Collaborate with the supply chain and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Continuously monitor and update project budgets to reflect changes throughout the pre-construction phase.

Scheduling and Planning:

• Create and manage project schedules ensuring all activities are properly sequenced and coordinated.
• Identify critical path activities and potential schedule risks proposing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project timelines and ensure timely delivery of required inputs.

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance:

• Work closely with consultants regulatory authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals for the construction project.
• Ensure compliance with building codes safety regulations and other relevant legal requirements.
• Collaborate with architects engineers and consultants to address any design modifications required to meet regulatory standards.

Procurement:

• Develop the project delivery procurement strategy
• Collaborate with procurement teams to source and secure necessary resources within project budget and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of resource allocation tracking utilisation and costs throughout the pre-construction phase.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between the pre-construction team and other project stakeholders such as PMG Sales Design Procurement as well as architects engineers clients vendors and subcontractors.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members to ensure alignment on project objectives timelines and deliverables.
• Provide guidance support and mentorship to junior team members fostering their professional development

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take best practice and implement a set of criteria for Change Request approval and oversee adherence and reporting.
• Support the preparation and distribution of RFPs to GC suppliers and specialist consultants.
• Assist with applying a standardised approach to designs as much as possible to enable Digital Realty to reduce costs improve time-to-market leverage buying volume and reduce operational cost.
• Develop the DFSMA strategy for DE&C
• Manage a governance communication and reporting structure involving senior stakeholders as well as individual country stakeholders to maintain constant synchronisation in order to help efficient and effective project execution
• Co-ordinate and maintain design & construction standards in line with business demands practices and standard to ensure the most cost effective and technically innovative facilities.
• Participate lessons learned exercises ensuring they are shared and implemented across the region in compliance with gating governance Series 6
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously as required and prioritise the demands of these projects.
• Manage and monitor project budgets providing regular cost reporting and forecasting against approved project budgets. Monitor and support the creation of initial ROM budgets (Gate 1-1) through to presentation of a BTT 1-5 at Gate G1 to the establishment of BTT2-3 and 2-6 to support a Gate G2 approval.
• Ensure a full pre-construction project quality assurance process is introduced and maintained establishing quality standards through benchmarking sampling and regular inspections.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with potential and existing customers where applicable and manage both their needs and expectations.
• Provide timely and accurate project reporting to sector leads (Design Construction & Procurement)
• Develop procurement strategies for each project in conjunction with Construction Operations Team
• Co-ordinate the development and approval of the Project Execution Plan for the project(s)
• Develop and maintain detailed risk and opportunity management procedures and exercises
• Assist in negotiating contracts with consultants and General Contractors as necessary.
• Responsible for delivery and handover of Project(s) to Construction Management in accordance with Series 2 of the Gating Governance
• Lead and chair Support partner performance reviews setting KPIs and cadence for reviews
• Develop performance KPIs across the DE&C portfolio

What youll need

• Bachelors degree (Engineering Project Management Construction Management or similar) and project management experience of technically complex projects required.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered with demonstrated core competencies in a similar role with experience
• 10 years experience working construction project management preferably in data centres.
• Strong background in Project Management methodologies
• Experience in managing a multi country project structure
• Experience in 3 Experience in Continuous Process Improvement and defining and managing
• associated metrics and KPIs
• Experience in data centres or a similar mission critical environment is considered a significant
• advantage though not essential this will be a key consideration should multiple candidates be
• assessed for suitability.
• Good understanding of the role of Pre-Construction
• Reasonable understanding of Contract Models
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment

Competencies

• Proven experience in pre-construction or construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes techniques and best practices.
• Proficient in project management software and tools for scheduling budgeting and cost estimation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess project feasibility and constructability.
• Solid understanding of building codes regulations and permit processes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong background in Project Management methodologies
• Experience in managing a multi country project structure.
• Experience in Continuous Process Improvement and defining and managing associated metrics and KPIs
• Experience in data centres or a similar mission critical environment is considered a significant advantage though not essential this will be a key consideration should multiple candidates be assessed for suitability This Position Summary has been created to be used as a guideline for the position and it is not intended to be a complete description of the duties responsibilities or qualifications required of this position. Other duties responsibilities and qualifications may be required of this position
• Continuous improvement mindset
• High levels of attention to detail and ability to join the dots in ambiguous environments
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize and work towards tight deadlines and corporate objectives
• Self-motivated goal oriented and an excellent team-player
• Work collaboratively with Global EMEA and country management and other departments
• Have a responsibility for development projects (Pre-Construction)

Additional Requirements Skills:

• Problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• People Management and influencing skills
• Analytical
• Stress-resilient
• Communication skills sensitive to cultural differences
• Pro-active
• Customer focus
• Flexible & mobile
• Attention to detail
• All round team player
• Languages:
• English needs to be excellent both oral and written

A bit about us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL the companys global data center platform provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300 facilities in 50 metros across 28 countries on six continents.

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

Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package excellent benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the companys overall goals and values.

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 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.

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