Data Center Construction Lead - MEP & Scheduling

Team Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field operations for vertical construction of data center projects. You will coordinate general trades, MEP partners, and specialty subs from foundation turnover through commissioning, managing schedule, budget, and quality on site.

The role supports projects across North Louisiana, Virginia, and Corpus Christi, Texas, with travel or relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management experience.
• 5+ years on large-scale commercial/industrial projects.
• Experience with MEP-driven scopes and multi-trade coordination.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 or CPM scheduling.
• Knowledge of budget management, cost forecasting, and change orders.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day field operations for vertical construction scope.
• Manage master project schedule with sequencing of milestones.
• Review subcontractor pay apps, change orders, and forecasts.
• Lead owner-contractor meetings and track RFIs and submittals.
• Coordinate MEP sequencing in white/gray spaces and raised floors.
• Oversee transition from construction to commissioning and IST/Cx docs.
• Manage subcontractor buyout, scope gaps, and contract compliance.
• Support site safety plans and maintain a zero-incident environment.

Skills

Project management

MEP coordination

Budget management

CPM scheduling

Safety leadership

Vendor/subcontractor management

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Equivalent field experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field operations for vertical construction of data center projects. You will coordinate general trades, MEP partners, and specialty subs from foundation turnover through commissioning, managing schedule, budget, and quality on site.

The role supports projects across North Louisiana, Virginia, and Corpus Christi, Texas, with travel or relocation as needed.