Senior Data Center Construction Manager

AECOM • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $200,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is building a talent network for upcoming data center construction projects. This position is not currently open; candidates who join the pipeline may be considered for future project opportunities. The role is a nationally recruited position located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and is performed on-site. The Senior Data Center Construction Manager leads day-to-day activities on hyperscale data center projects, covering pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout coordination, commissioning, facility start-up and testing, occupancy, and warranty enforcement. The manager works with the Program Director to deliver projects in alignment with schedule, budget, and operational requirements, and serves as the primary construction interface with the client. The role coordinates construction with clients, vendors, contractors, project teams, inspectors, AECOM staff, local authorities, and other stakeholders. It ensures permits are in place, work meets cost, schedule, design, quality, and safety requirements, and required tests and inspections are scheduled and documented. The manager reviews project and field documentation, pay applications, stored-material records, punch lists, and closeout materials, and supports facility turnover with operations, network infrastructure, and commissioning teams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience managing mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, or large industrial projects, including two years of leadership experience or equivalent experience and/or education. Preferred qualifications include a relevant bachelor's degree, 15 years in construction, experience with projects exceeding $250 million in construction value, professional certifications, hyperscale campus delivery experience, commissioning and operational-readiness experience, and experience in an owner's representative, construction manager, general contractor, or program manager role. U.S. citizenship is required; employment authorization sponsorship and relocation are not available. Compensation is listed as $200,000–$250,000 yearly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience managing mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, or large industrial projects.
• Two years of leadership experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Fifteen years of construction experience.
• Experience delivering projects exceeding $250 million in construction value.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience delivering hyperscale data center campuses.
• Experience overseeing commissioning, start-up, and operational-readiness programs.
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative, Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery activities on hyperscale data center projects, including pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout, commissioning, facility start-up and testing, occupancy, and warranty enforcement.
• Work with the Program Director to develop and execute project delivery strategies aligned with schedule, budget, and operational requirements.
• Serve as the primary construction interface with the client and coordinate construction activities with the client, client vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure required permits are in place before related construction work begins.
• Ensure on-site construction is performed efficiently and meets established cost and schedule requirements.
• Understand scheduling, critical milestones, schedule logic, and construction means and methods.
• Plan and organize reports and review documentation from multiple project teams.
• Provide technical direction and guidance as needed, administer client policies, maintain close coordination with the project team, and ensure construction meets design, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with General Contractors and EPC Contractors; ensure required tests and inspections are scheduled and that reports are archived in the project PMIS.
• Review punch lists, verify that items have been completed and corrected, and recommend substantial completion to the client when appropriate.
• Monitor construction progress and review field construction documentation, including RFI and submittal validation and logging.
• Provide engineering support and coordinate field construction activities with contractors, inspectors, and AECOM staff.
• Coordinate with operations, network infrastructure, and commissioning teams to support successful facility turnover.
• Coordinate required meetings with the general contractor and attend all site-based meetings.
• Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls cost and schedule reviewers.
• Review, comment on, and approve pay applications.
• Review and document the condition of off-site stored materials, gather required insurance documents and bills of sale, and support Owner pay application review and approval.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across project activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with client leadership, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence, depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits and perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior