Construction Manager - Data Center

JD CM-DC

• Lead end-to-end delivery of greenfield and brownfield data center construction projects.
• Develop and manage project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure successful delivery of facilities meeting availability, redundancy, scalability, and operational requirements.
• Drive project milestones from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
• Monitor project progress and implement mitigation plans to address risks, delays, and escalations.

Mission-Critical Infrastructure Oversight

• Manage installation and construction of critical systems, including:
• Medium and Low Voltage Electrical Systems
• UPS Systems and Battery Plants
• Diesel Generators and Fuel Systems
• Switchgear and Transformers
• Chillers, Cooling Towers, CRAH/CRAC Units
• HVAC and Mechanical Infrastructure
• Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
• Structured Cabling and Fiber Infrastructure
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Platforms

• Ensure infrastructure is delivered according to Tier III/Tier IV, TIA-942, and company design standards.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Manage General Contractors (GCs), EPC firms, subcontractors, consultants, and commissioning agents.
• Review contractor schedules, manpower plans, method statements, and quality plans.
• Conduct regular site progress meetings and performance reviews.
• Drive accountability for project delivery, quality, safety, and cost performance.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

• Oversee Integrated Systems Testing (IST), commissioning, and startup activities.
• Partner with Operations and Facility Management teams to ensure seamless transition into production.
• Validate equipment testing, performance benchmarks, and redundancy requirements.
• Coordinate documentation turnover, training, SOPs, and handover packages.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement robust QA/QC processes throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, environmental standards, and corporate policies.
• Monitor adherence to engineering specifications, design intent, and operational requirements.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure construction excellence.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership

• Promote a zero-harm safety culture across project sites.
• Ensure contractor compliance with HSE regulations and company standards.
• Lead risk assessments, safety reviews, and incident investigations.
• Monitor environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Cost & Schedule Management

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and contingency plans.
• Evaluate value engineering opportunities while maintaining reliability requirements.
• Track earned value metrics, cash flow, and project financial performance.
• Provide executive-level reporting on schedule, cost, risk, and quality metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Real Estate, and Leadership teams.
• Present project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with local authorities, utilities, and regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 25+ years of large-scale construction management experience.
• 10+ years delivering mission-critical facilities or data center infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects exceeding $50M+ in capital expenditure.
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Power Generation & Backup Systems
• Mechanical Cooling Infrastructure
• Commissioning Methodologies
• Critical Environment Operations

• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, BIM, and construction management platforms.
• Strong contract administration and commercial management experience.