Construction Manager

Construction Manager – Data Center Construction

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Employment Type: Contract

Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical Construction

Contract: Long-term contract

Rate: $70–$100 per hour + per diem

We are currently supporting the delivery of a major Data Center development in Lubbock, Tex
as and are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manag
er on a long-term contract basis.

This is a hands-on, site-focused construction positi
on for someone who can operate effectively across both field construction and project management.

We are not looking for a Project Manager who spends the majority of their time behind a desk managing reports and schedules.

The successful candidate needs to be a genuine construction profession
al who is comfortable walking the site, engaging directly with the General Contractor and subcontractors, understanding what is physically happening in the field and driving construction forward.

Alongside this strong field presence, you'll be responsible for project coordination, contractor management, scheduling and project controls to ensure the wider construction programme remains on track.

Maintain a strong day-to-day presence on the construction site.

Split time effectively between field assignments and office/project coordination responsibilities.

Oversee construction activities and ensure work is progressing in accordance with the overall project programme.

Manage and coordinate t
he General Contractor and subcontract
ors.

Walk the site regularly to understand construction progress, constraints and emerging issues.

Engage directly with contractors, trades, supervisors and project stakeholders.

Monitor contractor performance and drive accountability against agreed deliverables.

Coordinate construction activity across multiple packages and disciplines.

Ensure effective coordination betwe
en CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and other project sco
pes.

Identify construction constraints, interface issues and potential programme delays.

Work with contractors and the wider project team to develop and implement solutions to field issues.

Understand and manage construction sequencing across the project.

Monitor construction schedules, milestones and critical activities.

Work closely with project controls teams to understand programme performance and upcoming priorities.

Support schedule reviews, look-ahead planning and progress meetings.

Participate in contractor meetings, coordination meetings and construction progress reviews.

Review drawings, specifications, RFIs and relevant construction documentation where required.

Identify constructability issues and support their resolution.

Ensure communication between field teams, contractors and project management remains clear and effective.

Track construction progress and provide clear updates to project leadership.

Support testing, commissioning, turnover and project closeout activities as the project progresses.

Drive a proactive, solutions-focused approach to construction delive
ry.

For The key requirement is someone who can operate comfortably in both the field and the project management environ
ment.

You should be someone who understands construction from the ground up and is comfortable getting out onto site, speaking with the trades and contractors and understanding exactly where the project stands.

At the same time, you'll need to understand the wider programme and be capable of managing the coordination, scheduling and project controls surrounding the physical construct
tion.

Strong construction management background on large-scale, technically complex projects.

Proven experience working in a field-based Construction Manager or similar construction leadership position.

Experience managing General Contractors and subcontractors.

Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing and coordination.

Experience managing multiple construction packages and interfaces.

Good understandi
ng of construction project co
ntrols.

Strong understandi
ng of construction scheduling and programme mana
gement.

Experience monitoring contractor progress against schedules and key…