Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee and deliver large-scale data center projects onsite. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data center construction, particularly with hyperscale projects, and possess excellent project management skills. Responsibilities include leading project execution, maintaining safety and quality standards, and managing coordination among multiple teams. This role requires hands-on field presence and a proven track record in managing complex environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Extensive experience with hyperscale/large-scale data center construction.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs to verify progress.

Skills

Data center construction experience

Field coordination experience

Construction & commissioning knowledge

AutoCAD or equivalent

Experience with hyperscale data centers

Project management and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

PMP or PMI certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Construction Manager – Multiple Locations

Workplace type : Onsite

Pay Range: $80-$100/hour (Depends on location and experience)

Note: MANDATORY experience working with Hyperscalers - often referred to as cloud data centers, demonstrating the ability to handle complex, high-volume construction programs.

About the Role

The projects may be located across multiple sites including Boydton VA, South Hill VA, Clarksville VA, Ashburn VA, Manassas VA, Richmond VA, Raleigh NC, Atlanta GA, Cheyenne WY, Des Moines IA, San Antonio TX, Johnstown OH, Chicago IL, Goodyear AZ, Quincy WA, San Jose CA, Reno NV, and Seattle WA.

• The Construction Manager will lead and execute [New Build / Retrofit] data center projects.
• The role ensures projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to quality standards, coordinating with General Contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• This position requires hands-on field presence, strong project management, scheduling, and communication skills to manage multi-disciplinary construction and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead construction projects from planning to completion (either new build or retrofit).
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, and schedule standards.
• Conduct routine site walkthroughs to verify progress, quality, and compliance.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, reports, schedules, and workflow systems.
• Support commissioning teams where applicable.
• Experience with Mission Critical Projects

Required Qualifications & Skills

Technical / Hard Skills

• Data center construction experience (focus on either new build or retrofit).
• Field coordination experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Construction & commissioning knowledge (civil, electrical, mechanical; telecom/IT systems for retrofit/integration).
• AutoCAD or equivalent for reading construction drawings.
• Demonstrated experience on hyperscale or large-scale data center projects, showing ability to manage complexity, scale, and multiple stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to deliver projects in environments where high uptime, redundancy, and safety are critical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field.
• PMP or PMI certification.
• Extensive experience with hyperscale/large-scale data center construction.
• For retrofit focus: experience in live-facility construction and operations coordination.