Construction Manager

Veksel

13d

About The Position

Veksel Consulting and Contracting is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects for strategic clients. Veksel provides expertise and leadership for hyperscale and AI programs, operating as an integrated extension of its owner's representative clients and bringing together development, power strategy, design management, construction leadership, and commissioning expertise. The Construction Manager will oversee project execution, coordinate stakeholders, and drive accountability across construction teams, contractors, design partners, and client representatives. The role combines construction management with financial and contract oversight, with a focus on quality, schedule performance, cost control, and mission-critical reliability. The position leads assigned project scopes from early planning and budgeting through construction, commissioning, and turnover, while managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2–5 years of relevant experience managing complex construction projects.
Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including owners, tenants, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and client representatives.
Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project controls.
Working knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and vendor administration.
Ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing construction projects in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other technically demanding environments.
Experience delivering hyperscale data center or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover.
Experience with design-build delivery methods and complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
Proficiency with construction scheduling, project management, and cost-control tools.
Relevant construction management, engineering, or project management education or professional certifications.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for strategic clients and ensure project delivery aligns with contractual requirements and operational expectations.
Coordinate communications, schedules, and deliverables among tenants, base-build construction teams, design-build partners, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Build trusted relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and consistent follow-through.
Facilitate collaboration and resolve project issues to maintain stakeholder alignment.
Lead assigned project scopes from early planning and budgeting through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across concurrent projects or disciplines.
Coordinate design reviews, permitting, procurement, and contractor performance.
Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and address schedule delays, construction issues, and delivery risks.
Drive accountability across internal and external teams to achieve project objectives.
Maintain a focus on quality, reliability, safety, and operational readiness.
Help manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
Review contractor and subcontractor pay applications, verify field progress, and confirm alignment with contractual terms and project milestones.
Assist with negotiation and administration of vendor contracts to support cost efficiency, schedule integrity, and contractual compliance.
Track project costs, identify potential variances, and support corrective actions to protect project financial performance.