Construction Manager

Randstad USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in San Jose, CA is seeking a Construction Manager to lead onsite datacenter construction projects. You will direct field operations, coordinate GC, vendors, telecom and security teams, and drive mission-critical milestones from start to turnover.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in production/construction, including 5+ years in datacenter infrastructure, plus 3+ years in network/telecom and scheduling. Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years total production/construction experience.
• 5+ years in datacenter construction and technical infrastructure delivery.
• 3+ years experience with network/telecom infrastructure, RNI readiness, project scheduling, and milestone management.

Responsibilities

• Direct field operations and coordinate general contractors, vendors, telecom, and security teams across datacenter construction projects.
• Implement quality control systems, monitor product standards, and resolve complex technical or operational bottlenecks.
• Drive critical project milestones including Beneficial Use, RNI, IST, lockdown, and final operational turnover.
• Oversee schedule dependencies, risk management, and milestone readiness to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and motivate production staff while maintaining accurate performance and operational records.

Skills

Datacenter construction

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Client as a Construction Manager in an Onsite role in San Jose, CA a global AI and cloud leader! High school diploma or GED required (Associate's degree preferred) with 10+ yrs in production & 5+ yrs in datacenter infrastructure to direct field operations, resolve issues, and drive mission-critical milestones.

Location

San Jose, California

Job Type

Contract

Salary

$87 - 121 per hour

Work Hours

8am to 5pm

Education

Associates

Responsibilities

• Direct field operations and coordinate general contractors, vendors, telecom, and security teams across datacenter construction projects.
• Implement quality control systems, monitor product standards, and resolve complex technical or operational bottlenecks.
• Drive critical project milestones including Beneficial Use, RNI, IST, lockdown, and final operational turnover.
• Oversee schedule dependencies, risk management, and milestone readiness to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and motivate production staff while maintaining accurate performance and operational records.

Qualifications

10+ years of total production/construction experience, including 5+ years dedicated to datacenter construction and technical infrastructure delivery.

3+ years of experience with network/telecom infrastructure, RNI readiness, project scheduling, and milestone management.

High school diploma or GED required (Associate's degree preferred) along with strong problem-solving, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.