Construction Project Director (Data Center) - North Asia

Bring positive impact to targeted international data center projects

Work with the North Asia region Energy & Industry team, focusing on data centers under the Industry Segment to maximize the share of wallet and manage international data center projects professionally.

What You'll do

• Report to the Head of Large Project of North Asia, build and lead a capture team to maximize topline and meet profitability targets for tier one international projects.
• Full P&L responsibility for all projects, including order execution by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project compliance with Hilti rules and guidelines at country, regional, and global levels.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive project success and align with organizational goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity and success.
• Efficiently allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to optimize project outcomes.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing project team.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in engineering or related discipline; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Around 10+ years in international sales, global strategic accounts, or construction project management with a sales focus, ideally in data centers.
• Ability to manage complex commercial deals, lead teams remotely, and steer large order execution.
• Understanding of commercial, technical, logistic, financial, and legal aspects related to providing complex solutions combining product, services, and software.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills and a self-starter, able to lead change, maintain a positive attitude and resilience.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with senior management across organizational levels.
• Highly proficient in English and fluency in Japanese is an advantage.
• Aspire to develop a long-term career with the company and open to relocation for career advancement.

What’s In It for You

We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. So, if you’ve never worked in construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork, ability and competitive drive, no matter what your background.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

📌 Important Information Before Submitting Your Application

Thank you for your interest in joining Hilti! Before you apply, please take a moment to review the following key details:

• Every application is carefully reviewed by our dedicated Talent Acquisition team. We truly value your interest and take the time to consider each candidate thoroughly.
• Our end-to-end hiring process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
• To help you succeed, we’ve prepared a helpful guide for interviews with Hilti representatives. Be sure to check it out: Preparing for your Hilti Interview | Hilti Careers