Data Center Construction Lead — Memphis (Onsite)

SpaceXSI; Southaven, Memphis (MS, TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for our Memphis, Tennessee data center. This on-site role requires engineering credibility and strong leadership to drive fast-paced, high-impact projects.

You will own site relationships, collaborate across disciplines, and report to central construction leadership, with potential reporting shifts as projects evolve. This full-time, on-site position in Memphis may require relocation depending on other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale construction projects, with a focus on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or industrial infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines, from field-level updates to technical escalations with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution, from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate multiple vendors and trade partners, ensuring seamless communication between field teams, engineering disciplines, and technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure high-quality delivery, safety, schedule adherence, and operational readiness.
• Drive project progress, resolving roadblocks and keeping complex, multi-phase timelines on track.
• Create and align construction schedules and deliverables with SpaceXSI's broader infrastructure and AI supercomputing goals through cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with engineering and commissioning teams to guide technical integration and resolve issues efficiently.
• Deliver regular updates using well-designed KPIs, dashboards, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the project meets technical, quality, and engineering standards outlined in the base design.
• Perform quantity take-offs, field verifications, and progress monitoring to support accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Manage change orders, identifying value-engineered solutions to minimize unnecessary changes and control costs.
• Lead site safety initiatives, fostering a consistent and effective safety culture.
• Adapt to evolving needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required, regardless of original job scope.

Skills

Engineering background

Project management

Communication skills

Travel as needed

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

SpaceXSI seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for our Memphis, Tennessee data center. This on-site role requires engineering credibility and strong leadership to drive fast-paced, high-impact projects.

You will own site relationships, collaborate across disciplines, and report to central construction leadership, with potential reporting shifts as projects evolve. This full-time, on-site position in Memphis may require relocation depending on other