Construction Manager - Mission Critical / Datacenter

Selectek; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking a Construction Manager for datacenter projects based in Columbus, OH, with on-site work and a full-time schedule. The role focuses on managing internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects, coordinating multidisciplinary scopes, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence.

The position reports to the project team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and requires strong technical direction for trade partners, site logistics, RFIs, and client

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mission critical or data center construction field management.
• Experience with BMS/EPMS systems construction and commissioning.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, structural drawings and one-line diagrams.
• Strong safety, quality, and scheduling discipline.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site crews and subcontractors for datacenter projects.
• Ensure safety culture and compliance.
• Provide project management planning, scheduling, coordination, and closeout.
• Provide technical direction to trade partners and field teams.
• Maintain project updates and client communications.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, site logistics, and as-builts.

Skills

Mission Critical/DC experience

Reading electrical diagrams

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

BMS/EPMS systems

Job description

Construction Manager Columbus, OH | On-Site Full-Time | $120 – 200K, depending on experience

Summary

The Mission Critical Construction Manager will be responsible for managing internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. Scopes vary from minor BMS/EPMS upgrade projects to major multidisciplinary scopes involving multiple subcontractors and trades. This position will be based out of Northern Virginia.

Job Responsibilities

• Full time on‑site beginning at 6 AM.
• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission critical renovation/upgrade projects that include BMS, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work.
• Maintain a safe working environment and champion our safety culture.
• Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout.
• Provide technical direction and support for Trade Partners and field crews in daily construction activities.
• Provide construction and schedule updates to the project management team.
• Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as‑built documentation.
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required.
• Attend site visits with client and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals.
• Promote positive customer relationships.
• Coordinate site access and badging requests.
• Identify process bottlenecks and make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• 3‑5 years or more of Mission Critical or Data Center construction field management experience.
• Telecom project experience will be considered as well (Towers OR DAS).
• Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret a one‑line diagram.
• Ability to interpret P&ID/BMS Controls diagrams.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and trace the flow of power.
• Ability to abide and understand simple and complex LOTO procedures and coach others on how to follow.
• Experience with BMS and EPMS systems construction, integration, and commissioning tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Solution‑oriented with solid problem‑solving skills.

Preferred

• OSHA30 Certificate preferred.
• Experience running crews in live datacenter environments.
• Prior experience working with Power Distribution Controls and/or automated control systems.