Lead Construction Manager Data Center

• Lead the full construction lifecycle site development structural build MEP installation integration testing and commissioning.
• Drive readiness for key milestones including Energization Mechanical Completion IST (Integrated Systems Testing) FAT/SAT and handover to Operations (FM/DC Ops).
• Manage construction methodologies tailored to highavailability environments (Tier IIIV).
• Oversee installation and quality of all missioncritical systems
• Supervise contractors and trades working near operating infrastructure while minimizing downtime risk.
• Implement strict change control access controls and Method of Procedure (MOP/SOP/EOP) processes.
• Conduct daily QA/QC reviews safety audits and risk assessments.
• Act as the primary contact between construction partners design consultants data center engineering and internal leadership.
• Support design review cycles and ensure construction aligns with owner project requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BoD).
• Prepare executivelevel updates covering risks schedule budget variance and commissioning progress.
• Develop and manage budgets for largescale multiphase data center builds.
• Evaluate cost impacts for design changes supply chain constraints and equipment lead times.
• Drive value engineering without compromising reliability or resiliency.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards: ASHRAE IEEE NFPA ISO/IEC.
• Maintain construction practices aligned with hyperscale quality expectations and safety protocols.
• Lead root cause analysis for incidents delays or QA deviations.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 15 years construction management experience with advanced manufacturing/ data center projects
• Strong knowledge of critical MEP systems power distribution and cooling technologies.
• Experience with commissioning processes (Cx IST) and reliability requirements for Tier-rated data centers.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD BIM (Revit/Navisworks) MS Project/Primavera and construction management software.
• Proven leadership in high-pressure scheduledriven environments.
• Strong communication negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on risk mitigation and operational continuity. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time