Construction Manager – Hyperscale Data Center

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced
* Construction Manager
* to support a mission-critical and high-visibility
* data center construction portfolio
* in Montgomery, Alabama. This role is responsible for managing onsite construction activities, commissioning efforts, and project turnover for both new data center buildouts and retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work history in
* Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
* systems, construction management, and project execution within mission-critical or data center environments.

• Manage onsite construction activities, commissioning, and project turnover for data center projects.
• Support the Lead Construction Manager in contractor, consultant, vendor, and stakeholder management.
• Oversee construction scopes for both retrofit projects in existing data halls and new space buildouts within the leased data center portfolio.
• Coordinate project execution between contractors, consultants, design teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through innovation, process improvements, accountability, and collaboration.
• Partner with internal teams to develop project scopes, sequencing strategies, and execution plans.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules in collaboration with Project Controls and Scheduling teams.
• Manage project budgets, cost changes, and pricing negotiations while maintaining alignment with schedule and financial objectives.
• Track project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure predictable delivery timelines.
• Conduct regular site walks and monthly Work-In-Place (WIP) reviews to validate construction progress and support invoicing processes.
• Monitor quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance through project reporting and analysis.
• Assist in developing capital project budgets and preparing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) construction cost estimates.
• Manage monthly Cap Ex forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Review and manage Method of Procedures (MOPs) for retrofit work within live data center environments.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, QA/QC teams, and commissioning partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Lead project closeout activities and ensure all turnover requirements are completed.
• Escalate critical project issues, risks, and concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and safety.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, project planning, or related fields.
• 7-10 years of experience supporting the design or construction of data centers, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in various phases of execution.
• Understanding of construction schedules, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management practices.
• Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively solve complex construction and technical issues in the field.

• Experience managing mission-critical, infrastructure, or data center construction projects.
• Experience commissioning new construction and retrofit data center projects.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling methodologies and Primavera P6 software.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications/connectivity systems.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Mechanical,…