Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Project Manager for the early works phase of a major data center in Pecos, Texas. You will oversee the GC and multiple subcontractors, focusing on mass grading, earthworks, utilities, and site infrastructure to ready the site for vertical construction.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil and large-scale projects, with strong field leadership and the ability to drive schedule, safety, and quality on site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive construction management on large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field oversight of the GC and major construction activities.
• Manage earthworks, grading, excavation, utilities, roads, and site development.
• Monitor schedule, safety, quality, and cost against plans.
• Coordinate with designers, consultants, and program leadership.
• Participate in OAC and change management processes.
• Ensure early works transition smoothly into vertical construction.

Skills

Construction management

Heavy civil/earthworks

Greenfield site development

GC/owner's-rep oversight

Mass grading/excavation

Safety and risk management

Schedule management

Field leadership

Communication with GC/designers

Walk sites / field observation

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree in CM/Civil/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Data Center Early Works

Job Description

This role leads the early works phase of a major greenfield data center development in Pecos, Texas. The Construction Project Manager acts as the day-to-day owners representative on site, overseeing the General Contractor and multiple subcontractors to ensure safe, predictable, and high-quality delivery of large-scale site development and earthworks. The position focuses on mass grading, excavation, underground infrastructure, roads, utilities, and site logistics to prepare the site for subsequent vertical data center construction. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who has successfully taken major projects from raw land through civil and site development into vertical construction.

• 100% onsite, open-ended contract
• Focused on early works, large-scale greenfield site development, mass earthworks and civil infrastructure
• Looking for strong heavy civil/earthworks experience, GC/owner's-rep oversight, and someone who understands the transition from early works into vertical construction
• $125/day lodging + $74/day food allowance
• Approximately 40 hours/week + 5 hours OT

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field oversight of the General Contractor and major construction activities throughout the early works phase.
• Manage and monitor large-scale earthworks, grading, excavation, civil infrastructure, utilities, roads, and site development activities.
• Oversee mass grading, cut and fill operations, underground utilities, drainage, and major earthmoving activities to ensure they align with project plans.
• Hold contractors accountable for safety, quality, scope, schedule, cost, and risk commitments while respecting their means and methods.
• Monitor actual field progress against the construction schedule and identify constraints or potential delays before they impact critical milestones.
• Evaluate construction sequencing, dependencies, critical-path activities, and recovery plans to maintain schedule integrity.
• Review construction plans, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, field reports, and other project documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate effectively with contractors, designers, consultants, cost managers, and project leadership to resolve issues and keep work on track.
• Participate in OAC and other project meetings and provide clear updates on progress, constraints, risks, and required decisions.
• Support RFPs, change management processes, cost reviews, pay applications, and other construction administration activities as needed.
• Identify and elevate contractor performance issues, field deficiencies, schedule risks, and unresolved project constraints in a timely manner.
• Ensure early works are delivered in a condition that supports a smooth transition into subsequent vertical data center construction phases.
• Walk large greenfield areas regularly to verify that field activities match the plan, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Challenge the General Contractors schedule, sequencing, and performance using objective field observations and schedule tools, while operating as an owners representative.
• Maintain strong field presence and credibility to drive accountability without directly directing the contractors means and methods.

Essential Skills

• At least 10 years of progressive construction management experience supporting large, complex construction projects.
• Significant experience with greenfield site development, heavy civil construction, and major earthmoving operations.
• Strong knowledge of mass grading, excavation, cut and fill, underground utilities, civil infrastructure, roads, drainage, site logistics, and early works.
• Proven experience managing or overseeing General Contractors and multiple subcontractors on major projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality, cost, schedule, risk, and change management principles.
• Experience managing construction schedules, including dependencies, constraints, critical-path activities, and recovery planning.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, schedules, and other construction documentation accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to walk large greenfield sites and assess whether work is progressing according to plan and schedule.
• Strong field leadership skills with the ability to independently identify risks and hold contractors accountable.
• Excellent communication skills with field teams, GC leadership, designers, consultants, and program leadership.
• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Owners Representative, Senior Superintendent, Project Manager, or similar role overseeing a GC and multiple subcontractors.
• Ability to operate independently in the field and elevate issues when conditions, performance, or safety are not aligned with expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hyperscale data center or mission-critical construction experience.
• Previous experience serving as a Construction Manager or Owners Representative on behalf of a client.
• Experience taking a major greenfield project from mass earthworks and infrastructure through foundations and vertical construction.
• Experience with large, complex, multi-contractor construction programs.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, particularly in challenging and validating GC schedules.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam for reviewing and managing construction documentation.
• Bachelors or technical degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting early works and infrastructure phases that transition into vertical data center construction.
• Ability to understand and manage construction sequencing from raw land through utilities and infrastructure into vertical build.

Work Environment

This role is 100% onsite in Pecos, Texas, supporting a major greenfield data center campus. The position involves working primarily in a large outdoor construction environment with extensive earthworks, heavy civil activities, and active equipment and machinery. The typical schedule targets approximately 40 hours per week, with workdays structured around project needs and field activities. The work environment requires frequent walking of large greenfield areas, regular presence in active construction zones, and close coordination with field teams, General Contractors, and multiple subcontractors. The project focuses initially on early works, including mass grading, excavation, underground utilities, roads and site logistics, with the potential to continue into vertical data center construction phases for high performing team members. The setting emphasizes safety, field accountability and collaboration, offering the opportunity to influence a major data center development from its earliest stages.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pecos, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $110.00/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 Pecos, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pecos,TX.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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