Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location:

Austin, TX

A well-funded, fast-growing consultancy that supports Fortune 500 hyperscalers and colocation providers is expanding its mission-critical delivery team. As the Construction Manager, you will champion large-scale data-center builds from concept through commissioning, acting as the client’s trusted advisor on scope, schedule, cost, and risk. In this highly visible role you will blend construction know-how with cloud‑infrastructure insights to help global enterprises deliver reliable capacity at lightning speed.

• You will join an award-winning, remote‑friendly culture that values innovation, transparency, and doing the right thing. Expect abundant professional‑development resources, direct access to senior leadership, and the autonomy to make a tangible impact on next‑generation infrastructure.
• Competitive base salary and performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) with match, generous flexible PTO, charitable‑giving match, and more.

• Drive multiple green‑field and expansion data‑center programs, aligning budgets, milestones, and quality targets with executive goals.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration among design, construction, IT, compliance, and finance stakeholders, ensuring seamless hand‑offs and accountability.
• Oversee contractor selection, contract negotiations, change management, and vendor performance to protect the owner’s interests.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost‑control dashboards (Procore or similar).
• Guide Level 1‑5 commissioning, capacity planning, and MEP resilience strategies to meet 24/7 uptime requirements.
• Implement data‑driven KPIs that optimize performance, sustainability, and total cost of ownership.
• Identify risks early, draft mitigation plans, and present concise progress reports to senior leadership.

• 3+ years managing mission‑critical capital projects (data centers, cloud, or large‑scale tech builds) in an owner‑side capacity.
• Deep knowledge of power distribution, cooling, and low‑voltage/IT integration as well as hands‑on commissioning oversight.
• Fluency with project‑controls software (P6, Procore, BIM/Bluebeam) and familiarity with cloud‑based collaboration tools.
• Proven ability to influence diverse teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, IT, or related field; PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or OSHA 30 a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

• Experience negotiating hyperscale colocation leases or strategic capacity expansions.
• Advanced degree (MBA or technical master’s) and track record of driving automation or digital‑twin initiatives.