Senior Construction Manager - Kansas City

• Position Title: Senior Construction Manager
• Location: Kansas City, KS
• As a Senior Construction Manager, you will oversee all phases of data center construction projects—from greenfield development through commissioning and lifecycle replacements. You will lead contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with DLR Design Standards. Reporting to the Director of Delivery, you will manage challenging schedules, aggressive deliverables, and complex stakeholder coordination across regional and occasionally out‑of‑region assignments.
• The role is responsible for overseeing risk management, process optimization, and schedule governance across all construction operations. This includes implementing digital solutions to streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and support collaborative planning efforts. The manager works closely with stakeholders to ensure consistent practices and effective communication, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. They are expected to lead process improvement initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and adapt strategies to meet evolving project demands. The role also involves championing new technologies, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, and ensuring that all projects adhere to organizational standards and timelines.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred) - 7-10 years of progressive management experience in design and construction, ideally with data centers or similar environments - Experience managing multi-country projects and delivering large developments - Proven expertise in construction project management, including digital tools, risk management, automation, and operational optimization - Familiarity with schedule governance, collaborative planning, and workflow optimization - Experience in continuous process improvement and managing KPIs/metrics - Strong understanding of change/gating processes in owner-operator development organizations