Project Director

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started. As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter. What you’ll do Strategic Leadership & Governance Providing strategic direction for all project and construction management activities. Establishing governance frameworks, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms. Leading risk identification, mitigation planning, and escalation management. Project Delivery & Execution Defining project scope, schedules, estimates, procurement strategies, and resource plans. Overseeing execution from schematic design to commissioning and handover. Ensuring permitting, licencing, and compliance milestones are secured. Driving improvements in project controls, reporting, and workflows. Technical Excellence Overseeing development of system-level architecture and performance requirements. Driving design optimisation for efficiency and lifecycle cost improvements. Ensuring contractor quality assurance and adherence to technical specifications. Contractor & Vendor Management Organizing and aligning the project model, and according to it establishing the PMC consultant’s role to supervise site implementation across designers and contractors. Leading evaluation and selection of contractors, consultants, and suppliers. Building strong relationships with utilities, authorities, and engineering partners. Overseeing contractor safety programs and QA/QC frameworks. What We’re Looking For Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field. Extensive background in large-scale construction or mission-critical infrastructure projects with strong knowledge of Finnish building codes and involvement in design management in technically demanding projects. Demonstrated experience in leading technical and project teams. Proficiency in English. Finnish is considered an asset. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a face-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high integrity and a collaborative working style. Ability and willingness to travel in Finland and internationally. Why join DayOne? Be part of a company scaling fast in a booming industry. Work on an international stage with global leaders. Shape your career in a culture that values curiosity, agility, and bold thinking. DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr DayOne