Construction Manager

Veksel; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veksel Consulting and Contracting seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects. You will oversee project execution, coordinate diverse stakeholders including owners, tenants, design-build partners, and contractors, and drive accountability for schedule, cost, quality, and safety.

The role emphasizes construction planning, budgeting, procurement, and vendor management to ensure operational readiness and reliability for strategic clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years of experience managing complex construction projects, preferably data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience coordinating owners, tenants, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and client representatives.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project controls.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and vendor administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead for complex data center construction projects from planning through turnover.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, quality, and safety across multiple stakeholders.
• Review and negotiate contractor and vendor contracts to protect cost and schedule integrity.
• Monitor milestones, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain strong focus on reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

Skills

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CM/PM certifications (preferred)

Tools

Scheduling software (Primavera/MS Project)

Cost-control tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

About Veksel

Veksel Consulting and Contracting is helping shape the future of digital infrastructure by delivering the expertise and leadership behind some of North America's most complex hyperscale and AI programs. Operating as an integrated extension of our owner's representative clients' organizations, we unite development, power strategy, design management, construction leadership, and commissioning expertise to turn ambitious infrastructure goals into reality.

Position Summary

Veksel is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead complex, mission-critical data center projects and deliver exceptional results for our strategic clients. This role will oversee project execution, coordinate diverse project stakeholders, and drive accountability across construction teams, contractors, design partners, and client representatives.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction management expertise with financial and contract oversight, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality, schedule performance, cost control, and mission-critical reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a point of contact for strategic clients, ensuring project delivery aligns with contractual requirements and operational expectations.
• Coordinate communication, schedules, and deliverables among tenants, base-build construction teams, design-build partners, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Build trusted relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and consistent follow-through.
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve project issues to maintain alignment among all stakeholders.

Project Delivery and Execution

• Lead assigned project scopes from early planning and budgeting through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk across concurrent projects or disciplines.
• Coordinate design reviews, permitting, procurement, and contractor performance.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively identify and address schedule delays, construction issues, and delivery risks.
• Drive accountability across internal and external teams to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

Financial and Contract Management

• Help manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Review contractor and subcontractor pay applications, verify field progress, and confirm alignment with contractual terms and project milestones.
• Assist with negotiation and administration of vendor contracts to support cost efficiency, schedule integrity, and contractual compliance.
• Track project costs, identify potential variances, and support corrective actions to protect project financial performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-5 years relevant experience managing complex construction projects, preferably within data centers, mission-critical facilities, or other technically demanding environments.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, including owners, tenants, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and client representatives.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project controls.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and vendor administration.
• Ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering hyperscale data center or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning, integrated systems testing, and operational turnover.
• Experience with design-build delivery methods and complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling, project management, and cost-control tools.
• Relevant construction management, engineering, or project management education or professional certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Veksel is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the hiring process.

Third-Party Vendors and Solicitation Notice

Veksel Consulting & Contracting does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or recruiting services from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or vendors in connection with this position. Third-party vendors are not authorized to contact Veksel employees regarding this opportunity without a prior, written agreement with Veksel. Unsolicited submissions will not create any obligation for fees or compensation. We also ask that vendors refrain from solicitation related to this posting.