Director, Pre Construction EMEA – APAC

Iron Mountain

. Own the pre-construction intake operating model across EMEA and APAC, guiding candidate site feasibility, test fits, cost benchmarks, and utility roadmaps through Stage 0 and Stage 1 approvals .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in pre-construction management for data centers, including site feasibility, cost benchmarking, and utility roadmaps. Proven ability to lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams while standardizing operational models and engaging with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Leadership ExperienceData Center Pre-Construction ManagementHyperscale Site Layout KnowledgeWhole-Life Costing ModelsInternational Team Management

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Hard Skills

Site DevelopmentFeasibility AnalysisCost BenchmarkingUtility RoadmapsEnvironmental Due DiligenceInvestment Underwriting MetricsPre-Construction Operating ModelsMatrix Project FrameworksTechnical Due DiligenceCapital Project Execution

Soft Skills

CoachingNegotiationLeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Ascent ToolkitRisk Register

Industry Keywords

Data CenterHyperscaleMEP InfrastructureCapEx per MWYield on CostIRROwner-Furnished EquipmentUtility AuthoritiesMunicipalitiesConstruction Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the pre-construction intake operating model across EMEA and APAC, guiding candidate site feasibility, test fits, cost benchmarks, and utility roadmaps through Stage 0 and Stage 1 approvals
Manage, coach, and allocate P2 and P3 Pre-Construction Managers across multidisciplinary pods aligned with Design, Cost Management, Scheduling, and Utilities
Standardize due diligence playbooks and embed Whole-Life Costing, total cost of ownership, and embodied carbon benchmarks into the Ascent toolkit
Maintain the regional pre-construction Risk Register and oversee third-party technical due diligence consultants
Partner with Procurement on long-lead Owner-Furnished Equipment to protect Ready for Service timelines
Lead monthly pipeline reviews for senior leadership
Engage with utility authorities, municipalities, and hyperscale customer technical leads on early-stage site viability

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data center pre-construction, site development, feasibility, or early-stage capital project execution
University degree in Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical discipline
Strong knowledge of hyperscale data center site layouts, power and water utility roadmaps, MEP infrastructure, environmental due diligence, and investment underwriting metrics such as CapEx per MW, Yield on Cost, and IRR
Proven experience building scalable pre-construction operating models, site intake playbooks, WLC models, and matrixes project pod frameworks
Demonstrated ability to line-manage and mentor international technical teams while negotiating effectively with utility executives, local authorities, and internal executive peers
Flexibility to work remotely in the UK with 30–40% travel across candidate project sites, utility offices, and regional hubs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience
Paid time off and statutory holidays
Flexible work options to support work–life balance
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans
Opportunities for continuous learning and executive career growth