Construction Manager (Data Center Construction

Construction Manager – Data Center Construction
Nationwide Travel | Mission Critical Projects

I’m working with a leading Owner/Developer delivering large-scale, mission-critical data center projects across the United States.

They are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and final handover. This is an owner-side position, working closely with the General Contractor, design teams, consultants, commissioning agents and key project stakeholders.

You will take ownership of project delivery on behalf of the Owner/Developer, providing oversight and leadership across design, construction, schedule, cost, quality, risk and commissioning.

You will work closely with the General Contractor and project teams to ensure construction is progressing in accordance with the approved design, programme, budget and quality expectations.

• Lead owner-side project delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover
• Provide oversight of the General Contractor and major project stakeholders
• Manage project schedule, budget, forecasting, cost reporting and change management
• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, commissioning agents and construction partners
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety and overall project performance
• Oversee critical infrastructure including electrical systems, power distribution, cooling, MEP, low voltage and commissioning
• Review and challenge contractor programmes, schedules, budgets and change orders
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Lead project meetings and provide regular reporting to internal leadership and ownership
• Ensure design and construction activities remain aligned with the Owner's requirements
• Support commissioning, testing, closeout and final handover
• Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors and internal stakeholders

• 5+ years of construction/project management experience
• Strong data center or mission-critical construction experience
• Experience working for a General Contractor or Owner/Developer
• Proven experience delivering complex projects from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, critical power, cooling and technical infrastructure
• Experience managing/overseeing project budgets, schedules, change management and contractor performance
• Strong understanding of the construction process and ability to effectively manage General Contractors
• Experience working with owners, developers, design teams and commissioning agents
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with tools such as Procore, P6, MS Project, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel full-time to project sites across the United States

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Opportunity to work directly for a leading Owner/Developer
• Exposure to major hyperscale and mission-critical data center developments
• Long-term career progression within a growing data center development platform
• Full benefits package including healthcare, PTO, retirement and professional development support