Data Center Construction Lead — Onsite, Cross-Functional

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to operate on-site in Killeen, TX, interfacing across divisional teams, senior leadership, and key stakeholders. You will lead end-to-end workplace construction projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and safety compliance are met from concept to occupancy.

The role requires extensive experience in construction management, including hyperscale/data center projects, with PMP or OSHA-30 credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent with eight years of relevant experience.
• Experience with hyperscale mission-critical/data center construction preferred.
• PMP or similar certifications preferred.
• Minimum about 20 years of related construction experience and a strong safety/regulatory compliance background.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of workplace construction and renovation projects from concept through occupancy.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource planning.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders across project lifecycles.
• Oversee tenant improvements, office renovations, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and corporate standards.
• Strategic planning of office and lab spaces; contractor selection and contract negotiations.
• Monitor progress, conduct site inspections, and resolve issues; manage change orders and reporting.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Safety culture

Education

BA/BS degree

Eight years of relevant experience

Tools

PMP certification

OSHA 30

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Construction Manager to operate on-site in Killeen, TX, interfacing across divisional teams, senior leadership, and key stakeholders. You will lead end-to-end workplace construction projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and safety compliance are met from concept to occupancy.

The role requires extensive experience in construction management, including hyperscale/data center projects, with PMP or OSHA-30 credentials preferred.