Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Construction Manager to lead complex retrofit and upgrade projects within hyperscale, live data center environments. This role is responsible for overseeing HVAC, electrical, and BMS/EPMS infrastructure construction activities where zero-downtime execution, operational discipline, and hyperscaler-level standards are essential.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience delivering work in active mission-critical facilities, with a strong understanding of MEP systems, controls integration, commissioning, and live-site risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction execution for HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and BMS/EPMS retrofit projects within operating data centers
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery against scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, commissioning teams, and hyperscaler client stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution
• Plan and sequence work in live production environments with strict adherence to zero-downtime requirements
• Review construction drawings, submittals, one-lines, MOPs (Methods of Procedure), SOPs, and turnover documentation for constructability and risk alignment
• Drive rigorous safety, QA/QC, and compliance standards across all field activities
• Manage RFIs, change orders, schedule updates, issue logs, and construction documentation workflows
• Track project milestones, report progress, and proactively mitigate schedule or operational risks
• Support commissioning, integrated systems testing, startup, and final turnover in alignment with hyperscaler procedures
• Ensure all retrofit activities align with critical operations, outage planning, and client change-management protocols

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 7+ years of construction or project management experience, including 3+ years in hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments
• Proven experience leading retrofit, modernization, or capacity upgrade projects in active data centers
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC units, UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and BMS/EPMS integrations
• Demonstrated success managing work in live high-availability facilities without service disruption
• Strong understanding of ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and hyperscaler construction standards
• Experience supporting commissioning, QA/QC, integrated systems testing, and turnover processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical one-lines, control schematics, and network diagrams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and field decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting hyperscaler clients such as AWS, Google, Meta, or Microsoft
• PMP, LEED, CDT, or equivalent project/construction certifications
• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification
• Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar project controls platforms
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS platforms such as Honeywell, Siemens, Tridium/Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, or equivalent
• Experience with phased cutovers, shutdown planning, and concurrent maintainability strategies

Why This Role

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead mission-critical infrastructure modernization inside some of the world’s most demanding data center environments. You will play a key role in delivering zero-downtime retrofit projects that directly improve capacity, resilience, efficiency, and operational visibility for hyperscale clients.

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