Construction Manager, Fluid/Mechanical - Memphis

SpaceXSI•Southaven, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager, Fluid/Mechanical is the senior construction lead for fluid and mechanical scope at SpaceXSI’s Memphis data center, managing site relationships, vendors, and project outcomes. The role reports to central construction leadership, with reporting lines potentially shifting as the project evolves, and requires an active on-site presence to walk the work and clear obstacles. Current work is in Memphis, Tennessee; future assignments may be at other U.S. construction sites, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations. The scope includes industrial HVAC, pipefitting and pipe welding, chilled water systems, cooling towers, chillers, condensers, CRAC and CRAH units, and installation of heavy mechanical equipment. It also covers domestic water, sanitary systems, drain-waste-vent, floor drains, and fire protection systems, including sprinkler fitting, suppression, and pre-action systems. The manager oversees execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning, coordinates vendors and technical teams, manages schedule, quality, safety, and cost, and supports commissioning and operational readiness. This is a full-time, onsite position based in Memphis. Evening and weekend availability is required as schedules vary with site operational needs. The position requires travel as needed, comfort working around noise, and the ability to lift at least 25 pounds. Pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks are required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing data center or construction projects.
Available to work evenings and weekends as site operational needs and schedules require.
Willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
Comfort working in an environment requiring exposure to noise.
Ability to complete pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
Relocation may be required depending on additional construction locations within the U.S.

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 fluid/mechanical scope, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee fluid/mechanical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning.
Coordinate multiple vendors to keep field and technical teams aligned on HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and fire protection.
Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness.
Drive progress on the fluid/mechanical scope and resolve roadblocks to maintain the schedule.
Align the fluid/mechanical schedule with SpaceXSI's infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with teams on commissioning and resolve issues as they arise.
Deliver regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
Hold work to 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 cost.
Lead site safety around pressure piping, hot work, rigging and setting heavy mechanical equipment, and work at heights.
Support cross-functional partners as the project requires.