Construction Project Management Sr Manager - Data Center

Facade Today; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Data Center Construction Manager nationwide. This position is located in Las Vegas, NV, and involves leading day-to-day activities on hyperscale data center projects from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, and construction expertise, with a focus on schedule, budget, and quality. You will coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery and compliance with

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 10 years of experience or equivalent, including 2 years in a leadership role.
• Motor Vehicle Report will be required for this position.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field; 15+ years in construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities on hyperscale data center project including pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout coordination, commissioning, facility start-up and testing, occupancy and warranty enforcement.
• Work with Program Director to develop and execute project delivery strategies aligned with schedule, budget and operational requirements.
• Act as the primary construction interface with the client; coordinate with client and vendors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all construction work on-site meets cost and schedule requirements.
• Understand scheduling and critical milestones; oversee construction means and methods.
• Coordinate with field teams and prepare project reports and documentation.
• Promote safety and maintain zero-incident culture across activities.
• Build strong relationships with client leadership, contractors, and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Management

Hyperscale Data Centers

Education

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

15+ years in Construction

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description

AECOMis seeking Senior Data Center Construction Manager nationally. This position is located in Las Vegas, NV.

Job responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

• Lead day-to-day activities on hyperscale data center project including but not limited to, pre-construction, design, construction phasing, closeout coordination, commissioning, facility start-up and testing, occupancy and warranty enforcement.
• Work with Program Director to develop and execute project delivery strategies aligned with schedule, budget and operational requirements.
• Act as the primary construction interface with the client. Organizes and coordinates construction activities with the client and client vendors, as well as other stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure all construction work performed on-site is put into place in an efficient manner such that it meets established cost and schedule requirements.
• Understands and has working knowledge of scheduling and critical milestone activities, understands logic of the schedule and basic construction means and methods.
• Plans and organizes reports, reviews documentation from multiple project teams working on projects assigned.
• May provide technical direction and guidance to others as needed, administers client policies, maintains close interface with project team, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule and quality.
• Coordinate with General Contractors and EPC Contractors and ensure scheduling of all tests and inspections required by the Contract Documents or governmental authorities and ensure that all test and inspection reports are archived in the project PMIS.
• Review punch list submitted by others and verify that items on the punch list have been completed and corrected prior to recommending substantial completion to the Client.
• Monitor construction work progress, process field construction documentation (RFI and submittal validation and logging), also provide engineering support and coordination of construction field activities with contractors, inspectors and AECOM staff.
• Coordinate with operations, network infrastructure, and commissioning teams to support successful facility turnover.
• Coordinate with the general contractor on required meetings and attend all site-based meetings.
• Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls (cost and schedule) reviewers.
• Review, provide comments and fully approve Pay Applications.
• Review and document condition of any off-site stored materials including gathering all the necessary insurances and bill of sales for Owner supporting pay application review and approval on behalf of the Owner.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture across all project activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client leadership, contractors, consultants, and local authorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 10 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of leadership
• Motor Vehicle Report will be required for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field, Fifteen years in Construction.
• PMP, CCM,PE or equivalent professional certifications
• Experience delivering hyperscale data center campuses
• Experience overseeing commissioning, startup and operational readiness programs.
• Demonstrated experience as an Owner’s Representative, Construction Manager, General Contractor, or Program Manager

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: NevadaBusiness Group: DCSLegal Entity: AECOM Technical Services IncBusiness Line: PPMWork Location Model: On-SiteOperating Group: AmericasPrimary Location: US - Las Vegas, NV - 13975 Grand Val Compensation: USD 135000.00 - USD 235000.000 - yearly