Construction Manager; Data Center

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a general contractor license to oversee the fit-out of hyperscale data center white space within colocation environments. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of tenant fit‑out construction, including coordination of trades, sequencing of work, quality control, and delivery of mission‑critical infrastructure. The position is full‑time, salaried, based in the Sterling/Ashburn area, and requires onsite work for local data center projects with approximately 50% travel outside Virginia.

• Lead on‑site construction management for data center white space fit‑out projects
• Oversee installation of:
  • Structural hot aisle/cold aisle containment systems
  • Overhead cable tray systems and ladder rack conveyance
  • Structural support systems for cabinets, racks, cable trays, and electrical power distribution infrastructure
  • Cooling infrastructure, including HVAC units
  • Power distribution from PDU down to cabinet level
• Manage trade contractors and ensure proper sequencing of work (e.g., structural supports → overhead conveyance → electrical distribution → cabling → containment) to maintain schedule and avoid conflicts
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Enforce quality control processes to ensure installations meet design specifications, load requirements, and industry standards
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and progress; proactively identify and resolve risks/issues
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols
• Review construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings related to supports and overhead systems
• Verify proper installation tolerances, anchoring, and support systems for overhead infrastructure
• Support commissioning and handover processes

• Must hold a current general contractor license
• 5–10+ years of construction management experience, preferably in mission‑critical or data center environments
• Proven experience managing white space fit‑out / tenant improvement projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and deliver projects on schedule
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including inspection of support systems and overhead installations
• Project management skills including scheduling and budgeting
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong stakeholder and client communication

• Familiarity with low‑voltage cabling (LVC) and/or fiber optic infrastructure within data centers
• Procore experience is strongly preferred
• RCDD‑level knowledge or experience with structured cabling design standards (e.g. setting or enforcing standards)
• Experience in commissioning or turnover of data center white space environments