Data Center Construction Manager
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of mission-critical data center projects in Social Circle, Georgia. This role will oversee both new construction and retrofit projects across a dual-site campus environment, with a strong emphasis on managing work in operational data center facilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading complex construction projects, a strong work history in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, and exceptional communication skills to effectively partner with contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience managing retrofit work within live environments is highly preferred. This is a 12-month contract opportunity with potential for long-term extension or conversion to a full-time position.
Requirements
- 7+ years of construction management experience, preferably within mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong expertise in MEP systems.
- Proven experience managing retrofit projects in operational facilities.
- Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to identify and resolve complex field and construction issues.
- Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent project priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting the construction, commissioning, or operation of data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
- Owner's representative experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of CPM scheduling methodologies and Primavera P6.
- Experience managing both greenfield construction and retrofit projects.
- Familiarity with commissioning processes and project turnover requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead onsite construction activities for both new build and retrofit data center projects.
- Manage contractor, consultant, designer, and vendor performance throughout project execution.
- Oversee retrofit work, technical modifications, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
- Coordinate project execution across multiple stakeholders while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
- Drive planning, sequencing, and execution strategies for construction activities in active data center environments.
- Monitor project schedules, costs, risks, and forecasts, developing mitigation plans as needed.
- Conduct regular site walks, progress reviews, and work-in-place assessments.
- Support capital budget development, cost tracking, and change management efforts.
- Review and oversee Method of Procedures (MOPs) for work performed in live facilities.
- Facilitate coordination between construction, commissioning, quality, and operations teams.
- Lead project closeout and turnover activities.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
