Construction Manager, Electrical - Memphis
About The Position
The Construction Manager, Electrical is the senior construction lead for the electrical scope of SpaceXSI’s Memphis data center project. The role owns site relationships, vendors, and electrical-scope outcomes, working on site to monitor progress and remove obstacles. The position reports to central construction leadership, though the reporting line may change as the project evolves. Future assignments may involve 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 include conduits, cable, terminations, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, and PDUs. The manager oversees work from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and controls, and helps ensure the work meets the technical and quality standards in the base design.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience managing data center or construction projects.
- Available to work evenings and weekends as schedules vary with site operational needs.
- Willing to travel as needed.
- Willing to relocate depending on additional construction locations within the United States.
- Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
- Comfortable working in an environment with exposure to noise.
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
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 on site 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, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee electrical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and controls.
- Coordinate multiple vendors to keep field and technical teams 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 progress on the electrical scope and resolve roadblocks to maintain the schedule.
- Align the electrical schedule with SpaceXSI’s 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, reduce unnecessary changes, and control costs.
- Lead site safety around energized equipment, excavations, and heavy electrical work.
- Support cross-functional partners as project needs require.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
