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- Source
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Most construction managers inherit a schedule someone else built and a set of contractors someone else hired.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center fluid/mechanical scope, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Oversee fluid/mechanical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning
- Coordinate multiple vendors so field and technical teams stay aligned on HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and fire protection
- Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness
- Drive progress on the fluid/mechanical scope and resolve roadblocks so the schedule holds
- Align the fluid/mechanical schedule with SpaceXSI's infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration
- Partner with teams on commissioning and close issues as they come up
- Deliver regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
- Hold the work to the technical and quality standards in the base design
- Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress and support reporting
- Manage change orders, cut unnecessary changes, and control cost
- Lead site safety around pressure piping, hot work, rigging and setting heavy mechanical equipment, and work at heights
- Support cross-functional partners as the project requires
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing data center or construction projects
- Experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects
- Deep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations
- Proven ability to lead on-site with authority and build trust with vendors, partners, and technical teams
- Experience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic priorities
- Strong communication skills across disciplines, from field updates to technical escalations
- Thrives in solving complex, real-time problems with adaptability and composure
- Previous experience in data center construction or highly technical facilities
- Familiarity with local Memphis building codes and regulations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex construction challenges
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
- Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
- Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
- Must be willing to travel as needed
- This is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US
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