Data Center Construction Manager

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Dallas is seeking a Construction Manager to lead mission critical data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will act as the owner's representative, coordinating across owners, developers, designers, and contractors to ensure schedule, budget, quality, and operational readiness.

The role emphasizes strategic influence over delivery, strong leadership, and deep understanding of MEP and critical infrastructure within a client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mission critical or data center construction projects.
• Background as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Owner's Representative, or similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a client-facing environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner's interests throughout the planning, design, construction, and turnover phases.
• Manage and oversee large-scale data center construction projects.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with developers, contractors, design consultants, commissioning teams, and end users.
• Lead construction meetings and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders.
• Review construction progress, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks before they impact delivery.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.

Skills

Construction Management

Data Centers

Owner's Representative

Project Leadership

MEP Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

A leading project and program management consultancy is seeking a Construction Manager to join its growing Mission Critical team in Dallas. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients, overseeing large-scale data center projects and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the construction lifecycle.

The Opportunity

A leading project and program management consultancy is seeking a Construction Manager to join its growing Mission Critical team in Dallas. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients, overseeing large-scale data center projects and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the construction lifecycle.

The Opportunity

As a Construction Manager, you'll be responsible for guiding projects from preconstruction through commissioning, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives are achieved. You'll work alongside owners, developers, design teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the owner's side of the table, influencing project strategy and delivery rather than being tied exclusively to a general contractor or subcontractor.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner's interests throughout the planning, design, construction, and turnover phases
• Manage and oversee large-scale data center construction projects
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, risks, and overall project performance
• Coordinate with developers, contractors, design consultants, commissioning teams, and end users
• Lead construction meetings and provide regular reporting to key stakeholders
• Review construction progress, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation
• Identify and mitigate project risks before they impact delivery
• Support commissioning, turnover, and operational readiness activities
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards

What We're Looking For

• Experience delivering mission critical or data center construction projects
• Background as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Owner's Representative, or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical infrastructure
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating multiple stakeholders
• Ability to operate effectively in a client-facing environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred

Why Join?

• Opportunity to work on some of the fastest-growing data center programs in the country
• Exposure to hyperscale and mission critical developments from the owner's perspective
• Highly collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Strong opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility
• Competitive compensation, bonus structure, and benefits package
• Dallas-based position with involvement on nationally significant projects