Data Center Senior Construction Manager

AECOM•Atlanta, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Manager for its Buffalo, New York office. The role manages multiple construction projects, including new construction and renovation, through pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout, occupancy, and warranty enforcement. The manager coordinates construction activities with the client, client vendors, general contractors, and other stakeholders, and helps ensure work meets design, budget, schedule, and quality requirements. The position involves monitoring construction progress, managing field documentation and coordination, reviewing schedules and project documentation, coordinating tests and inspections, reviewing punch lists and pay applications, and supporting the Owner’s review of stored materials and associated documentation. The role may also provide technical direction and guidance to others. The role is based in Buffalo, NY, requires openness to relocation, and may involve up to 90% travel anywhere in the United States. AECOM does not offer sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization for this position. The posting states that this is a current vacancy AECOM intends to fill by January 31, 2027. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus ten years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Must be open to relocation.
Potential travel of up to 90% anywhere in the United States.
U.S. employment authorization sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, or a related field.
Fifteen years of construction experience.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects through pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout coordination, occupancy, and warranty enforcement, including new construction and renovation projects.
Organize and coordinate construction activities with the client, client vendors, and other stakeholders.
Understand and work with project schedules, critical milestones, schedule logic, and basic construction means and methods.
Plan and organize reports and review documentation from multiple project teams.
Administer client policies, maintain close coordination with the project team, and help ensure projects are delivered in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with the General Contractor to schedule tests and inspections required by contract documents or governmental authorities, and arrange delivery of reports to the Owner and Architect.
Review punch lists and verify items are completed and corrected before recommending substantial completion to the Owner.
Monitor construction progress and process field construction documentation, including validating and logging RFIs and submittals.
Provide engineering support and coordinate construction field activities with inspectors.
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, including gathering insurance documents and bills of sale to support Owner pay-application review and approval.