Senior Construction Manager

SLS Consultants LLC • Chicago, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

SLS Consultants is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, Base Build, to join a high-profile hyperscale data center program in Oklahoma. This senior leadership role serves as the owner's representative and trusted advisor across a multi-campus development, providing strategic oversight of design, cost, constructability, procurement, and execution. The position also involves building and mentoring the project team and overseeing multiple large-scale campus developments simultaneously. It is suited to an experienced construction leader at the Project Executive or Project Director level who is seeking a path toward Associate Director leadership.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading hyperscale data center base build construction projects.
• Proven background at the Project Executive, Project Director, Senior Construction Manager, or equivalent leadership level.
• Strong experience reviewing GMPs, contractor pricing, bid leveling, and cost control strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale campus developments and multiple concurrent projects.
• Deep understanding of construction delivery, preconstruction, constructability reviews, and owner representation.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing project teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's representative, providing strategic oversight across multiple hyperscale data center base build projects.
• Lead GMP reviews with Cost Management teams to ensure alignment of scope, pricing, and project controls.
• Review contractor bids, leveling analyses, and procurement strategies to support client decisions.
• Provide executive-level oversight of constructability, design reviews, and preconstruction planning.
• Drive accountability across general contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Establish project delivery strategies supporting schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Construction Managers and project teams across the campus program.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support executive reporting and provide strategic recommendations to client leadership.
• Oversee multiple concurrent building programs while maintaining consistency in project execution and standards.

Benefits

• Premier compensation package designed to attract and retain top-tier industry talent.
• Participation in incentive programs tied to firm growth and milestones.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an immediate corporate matching contribution.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Monthly structured learning opportunities and professional development.
• Per diem, travel, and relocation are listed under Location & Flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed