Construction Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of construction project management experience, focused on data center or colocation infrastructure for a general contractor, colocation provider, or hyperscaler.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, quality control, and design coordination.
• Strong knowledge of base-building data center construction, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing disciplines.
• Experience with project management for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, including sustainability and cutting-edge technologies.
• Expertise managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to lead under pressure and mentor and inspire diverse teams.
• Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets.
• Ability to identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Extensive experience selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Develop a detailed understanding of each project, evaluate risks to timely delivery, identify gaps in risk identification and mitigation, and communicate potential impacts to the business.
• Develop mitigation strategies for major project risks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and coordinate with colocation providers to deliver milestones on time.
• Coordinate and integrate the tenant-fit-out project scope with DCIB teams throughout design, construction, and commissioning.
• Implement and oversee quality-control processes to ensure work meets design specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate with design teams to align construction activities with approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide input on colocation-provider evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular site walks to assess schedule, coordination, and quality throughout the project.
• Manage project budgets and promote cost-effective use of resources.
• Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead, mentor, and support project managers, engineers, and construction professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance for employees and eligible family members
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Flexible or accrued vacation, subject to eligibility and employee classification
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal benefits
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance
• May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral