Construction Manager, Electrical - Memphis

xAI•Memphis, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a senior construction lead to own the electrical scope for its Memphis, Tennessee data center project. The role manages site relationships, vendors, and project outcomes, and reports to central construction leadership; the reporting line may change as the project evolves. The manager works onsite, walks the work, and clears obstacles to progress. Future assignments may move to other U.S. construction sites. The electrical scope includes underground duct banks; high- and medium-voltage systems; power distribution; grounding; lighting; and process power for mission-critical facilities. Equipment and systems may include conduits, cable, terminations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and PDUs. The manager oversees execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning, while supporting schedule, quality, safety, system integrity, operational readiness, and cost control.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing data center or construction projects.
Available to work evenings and weekends as required by site operational needs.
Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
Willing to travel as needed.
Willing to relocate depending on additional construction locations within the U.S.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
Deep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations.
Proven ability to lead onsite with authority and build trust with vendors, partners, and technical teams.
Experience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic priorities.
Strong communication skills across disciplines, from field updates to technical escalations.
Ability to solve complex, real-time problems with adaptability and composure.
Previous experience in data center construction or highly technical facilities.
Familiarity with local Memphis building codes and regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex construction challenges.

Responsibilities

Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center electrical scope and manage relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee electrical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and controls.
Coordinate vendors so field and technical teams remain aligned on duct banks, high- and medium-voltage systems, power distribution, and grounding.
Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness.
Drive electrical-scope progress and resolve roadblocks to maintain the schedule.
Align the electrical schedule with SpaceXSI infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with teams on commissioning and resolve issues as they arise.
Provide regular updates, including clear KPIs and dashboards, to internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure work meets the technical and quality standards in the base design.
Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress and support reporting.
Manage change orders, eliminate unnecessary changes, and control cost.
Lead site safety around energized equipment, excavations, and heavy electrical work.
Support cross-functional partners as project needs require.