Construction Manager – Core & Shell (Data Center)

STV Construction Incorporated; Inwood (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV Construction Incorporated seeks a Construction Manager – Shell & Core to lead field activities for a large-scale data center project on site in Amarillo, Texas. You will oversee civil, structural, architectural, and building envelope work from early site development through dry-in and turnover to downstream trades.

The role requires 7+ years in progressive construction management on complex projects, with preference for data center experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive construction management experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical construction strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, schedules, RFIs, and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field oversight for shell & core scope including sitework, foundations, concrete, structural steel, roofing, exterior envelope, and architectural work.
• Oversee general contractors and trade partners to ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage shell construction from development through dry‑in and turnover; monitor performance, productivity, and progress.
• Coordinate with MEP, QA/QC, commissioning, safety, and project controls teams to support delivery schedules.
• Identify risks, resolve field conflicts, and drive contractor performance toward schedule commitments.
• Lead coordination meetings, site walks, and contractor briefings; review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and change documentation.
• Ensure proper interfaces between structural, architectural, civil, and MEP scopes, especially at penetrations and enclosure.

Skills

construction management

leadership

communication

problem solving

stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

This position will provide field leadership and construction oversight for the building shell and core scope of a large-scale, mission‑critical data center development on site in Amarillo, Texas. The Construction Manager – Shell & Core will oversee the execution of civil, structural, architectural, and building envelope activities from early site development through building dry-in and turnover. This individual will work closely with project leadership, general contractors, subcontractors, design teams, and other project stakeholders to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide day‑to‑day construction management and field oversight for the project’s core and shell scope, including sitework, foundations, concrete, structural steel, roofing, exterior envelope, and architectural construction. Oversee general contractors and trade partners to ensure they execute construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards. Manage shell construction activities from early site development and foundations through structural completion, building enclosure, dry‑in, and turnover to downstream trades. Monitor contractor performance, manpower, sequencing, productivity, and overall progress against the project schedule. Coordinate closely with MEP, OFCI, commissioning, quality, safety, and project controls teams to ensure shell activities support the data center’s overall delivery schedule. Identify potential schedule conflicts, constructability concerns, field issues, and project risks and proactively drive them toward resolution. Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and other project‑related information as needed. Lead and participate in construction coordination meetings, site walks, progress reviews, and contractor meetings. Ensure proper coordination between structural, architectural, civil, and MEP scopes, particularly at critical interfaces and penetrations. Monitor building envelope installation and ensure waterproofing, roofing, exterior wall systems, and other enclosure components meet project requirements. Partner with QA/QC teams to monitor inspections, punch‑list activities, non‑conformance items, and corrective actions. Support project leadership with schedule updates, progress reporting, risk identification, change management, and contractor performance assessments. Maintain accurate documentation of construction progress, field conditions, decisions, issues, and resolutions. Drive accountability among contractors and trade partners while maintaining collaborative working relationships across the project team. Support turnover and closeout of shell areas to MEP, equipment installation, commissioning, and operations teams. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors comply with all site‑specific and project safety requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent relevant construction experience may be considered. 7+ years of progressive construction management experience on large‑scale commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or technically complex projects. Previous data center or mission‑critical construction experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing ground‑up core and shell construction, including foundations, concrete, structural steel, roofing, exterior envelope, and architectural scopes. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, constructability, scheduling, field operations, and trade coordination is required. Experience overseeing general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple trade packages in a fast‑paced construction environment. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, and submittals. Strong knowledge of construction safety, quality control, inspections, punch‑list management, and project closeout. Experience coordinating shell construction with MEP systems and other mission‑critical infrastructure is highly desirable. Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and stakeholder‑management skills. Ability to effectively identify risks, resolve field conflicts, and drive contractors toward schedule and quality commitments. Proficiency with construction/project management platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation Range: $130,962.60 - $149,671.54

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do.

STV is one of the top infrastructure‑focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places, and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.