Construction Manager, Structural - Memphis

xAI•Memphis, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX is hiring a senior construction lead to own the structural scope for its data center project in Memphis, Tennessee. The role manages site relationships, vendors, and project outcomes, reporting to central construction leadership; the reporting line may shift as the project evolves. The manager is expected to be on site, walk the work, and remove obstacles to progress. The work may later move to other U.S. construction sites, and travel and relocation may be required. The scope includes structural steel, ironwork, metal deck, framing, elevated slabs, flooring systems, roofing, carpentry, and general building construction, including the structure, floors, roof, and data halls. Crane and rigging work is included when it involves raising the structure, as is welding on structural steel. The manager oversees execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning, coordinates vendors and technical teams, manages schedule, quality, safety, structural integrity, operational readiness, and cost, and communicates progress through KPIs and dashboards.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience managing data center or construction projects.
Available to work evenings and weekends as needed; schedules vary with site operational requirements.
Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
Willing to travel as needed.
Comfortable working in an environment requiring 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.
Adaptability and composure when solving complex, real-time problems.
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

Serve as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center structural scope, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee structural execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning.
Coordinate multiple vendors to keep field and technical teams aligned on steel, deck, slabs, roofing, and data halls.
Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, structural integrity, and operational readiness.
Drive structural-scope progress and resolve roadblocks to maintain the schedule.
Align the structural schedule with SpaceXSI infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with teams on commissioning and resolve issues as they arise.
Provide regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for 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, limit unnecessary changes, and control cost.
Lead site safety for steel erection, crane and rigging work, working at heights, and structural welding.
Support cross-functional partners as required by the project.