AI Datacenter Construction Manager

Bitdeer Technologies Group • Austin, OH

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About The Position

Bitdeer is seeking an AI Datacenter Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of its AI data center builds. Reporting to the VP, Data Center Construction, this role serves as Bitdeer’s senior on-site representative and is accountable for safety, schedule, quality, and cost from mobilization through energization, commissioning, and turnover. The manager oversees the general contractor and trade partners day to day, coordinates discipline leads, and keeps site work progressing according to plan.

The role is site-based as needed. Candidates should be based in one of the listed areas, primarily in Texas and Ohio: Austin, Rockdale, Abilene, Houston, or Dallas, Texas; Massillon, Clarington, Columbus, or Akron, Ohio; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The position requires willingness to be based at a site and to travel to or relocate to active project locations.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of construction management experience, including 5 or more years leading data center or mission-critical sites.
• Experience delivering large, fast-track builds with multiple concurrent trades.
• Working knowledge of civil, structural, MEP, and commissioning on data center projects.
• Proven ability to manage general contractors and trade partners on site.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to be based on site and travel to or relocate to active project locations.
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly when field conditions change.
• Ability to provide leadership with clear, timely updates.
• Accountability for site outcomes from end to end.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, PMP, or CCM.
• Ability to earn the respect of contractors and crews and lead from the front.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Bitdeer’s on-site lead and single point of accountability for the build.
• Direct the general contractor and trade partners on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule.
• Run site coordination meetings, look-ahead planning, and site logistics.
• Drive the site schedule and short-interval plans, and identify and recover critical-path delays.
• Review change requests, quantities, and pay applications with cost and procurement teams.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to the VP, Data Center Construction and the TPM.
• Enforce site safety plans with the EHS Manager and lead by example in the field.
• Verify work against drawings and specifications with the QA/QC Manager.
• Resolve RFIs and field issues promptly with design and engineering teams.
• Coordinate civil, electrical/HV, mechanical, fiber, and ELV scopes on site.
• Work with local authorities, inspectors, and utilities on permits, inspections, and site access.
• Support commissioning and deliver punch-list closure, as-builts, and turnover.

Benefits

• Training and mentoring.
• Opportunities for networking with industry pioneers and enthusiasts.
• Opportunities for personal accountability, autonomy, growth, and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior