Construction Manager (Owners Rep / Data Center) - OH

TEKsystems; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 136,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Meta, through TEKsystems, is seeking a Construction Manager - Owners Rep to lead data center construction activities in Columbus, OH. This contract role will coordinate GC and vendors, manage costs, schedule, and safety to deliver high-quality results.

You will oversee field operations, review plans, manage procurement, and ensure compliance with construction documents. The role reports to DC Ops Field Management and involves cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management on large-scale projects.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Experience overseeing General Contractors and external vendors.
• Proficiency in project documentation, QA, and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage field operations for projects.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts.
• Manage project from inception through closeout.
• Review GC/Contractor Project Executive Plans.
• Oversee procurement processes and bid packages.
• Coordinate with internal teams and consultants to ensure alignment with specifications.
• Monitor progress, schedule, cost control, and safety programs.
• Lead and participate in GC/Contractor project OAC meetings.

Skills

Construction management

Data center experience

GC/vendor oversight

Documentation & QA

Cost tracking & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

CCM/PMI/PMP certification preferred

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook

Teams

OneNote

Job description

Company: Meta (through TEKsystems)

Title: Construction Manager - Owners Rep

Location: New Albany, OH

Duration: 30+ months

Contract Type: W2

Compliance: Willing to consent to background check

Start Date: Nov 2026

Pay Rate: Up to $120/hr

Per Diem: Yes (for those relocating or traveling)

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience with Construction Management of large-scale projects
• Any experience in data center, critical facility, or mission critical environments
• Experience overseeing General Contractor & external vendors
• Proficiency in project documentation, quality assurance, and progress reporting
• Strong skills in cost tracking, scheduling, and problem-solving

Summary

The Construction Manager will be directly responsible for monitoring and refining the long-range and short-term plans to ensure the success of the construction project. The Construction Manager will direct and coordinate the day-to-day activities in the field, manage and coordinate the flow of information, control costs, manage and control the schedule, implement and monitor the safety programs, and verify that the completed work is constructed to a quality level consistent with the requirements of the construction documents. The Construction Manager will perform cross-function tasks to coordinate with various project teams, in addition but not limited to General Contractors, Vendors, and Consultants to delivery projects.

The Construction Manager works directly for the DC Ops Field Management (FOI), Sr. Field Ops Construction Program Manager supporting the strategic and tactical delivery of the data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or coordinate with operations personnel and resources for the projects.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts.
• Manage all aspects of the project from inception through closeout.
• Review GC/Contractor Project Executive Plan.
• Review trade contracts and bid packages, as well as oversee the procurement process.
• Assist with developing scope of work and reviewing proposals for the following: General Contractors (GC), Equipment Vendors, Commissioning Agent, Testing and Inspection Agent.
• Oversee performance of project including but not limited to project status, procurement, equipment delivery, schedule, cost control, safety and change management systems.
• Maintain relationships with with internal partners, designers, consultants, and the GC team.
• Attend and POC lead for GC/Contractor project OAC meetings, including progress, pre-construction and pre-award.
• Coordinate with internal team inspection and test data review for compliance with specifications and company standards.
• Coordinate with the internal team to perform reviews of the GC/Contractor site logistics plan, procurement plans, safety plans, and schedules during development for compliance and acceptance.
• Coordinate with internal team and GC/Contractor/Vendors during MSOW submissions and reviews, including scheduling escorts.
• Coordinate with internal team and GC/Contractor/Vendors site blackout dates and stop work notifications.
• Perform regular project walks to review works in place for progress updates, schedule update verification, invoice and quality review.
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment (IFE) through own actions, mentoring others, and enforcing IFE program on projects.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time and collaborate within a team.
• Knowledge of design, bidding and construction processes, quality control, costs, risks, schedule and safety to drive project completion on-time and within budget.
• Knowledge of construction delivery methods: Design-build, design-bid build, CM-at Risk, and Design Assist.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Procore or sim PMIS, Microsoft Outlook and TEAMs, OneNote, etc.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• CCM, PMI or PMP certification preferred, or similar applicable certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.