Data Center Construction Manager

Actalent; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and R-5

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Manager for a data center and medium voltage project in the Memphis area. You will oversee day-to-day site operations on a rapid-growth project, focusing on power delivery, cable bridge systems, and battery energy storage systems.

This contract-to-hire role offers 12–16 hour shifts, day or night, per diem, lodging provided, and a company vehicle. You will lead field teams, coordinate with contractors, ensure safety and quality, and drive on-schedule delivery as

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction management on large, complex projects.
• Hands-on experience with data center construction projects.
• Knowledge and experience with medium voltage power delivery systems.
• Experience working with battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Familiarity with cable bridge systems and their installation in industrial or data center environments.
• Ability to manage long shifts (12-16 hours) and a 7-day-per-week schedule during peak project phases.
• Strong coordination, supervision, and field leadership skills in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Capability to work either day or night shifts as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities for a data center project with a strong focus on medium voltage power delivery, cable bridge installations, and battery energy storage systems.
• Manage field construction operations on a 12-16 hour per day schedule, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all work.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, trades, and site personnel to keep the project on schedule and aligned with project specifications.
• Monitor progress of medium voltage and battery energy storage scopes, identifying risks and issues early and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, project drawings, and technical requirements for data center construction and power infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to plan work sequences, allocate resources, and adjust plans to meet changing site conditions.
• Support and enforce safety procedures and site policies, promoting a strong safety culture on a large, fast-growing project site.
• Document daily activities, site issues, and progress, and communicate status updates to project leadership as required.
• Support the transition of the project from intensive construction to a more stable operating schedule as the workload normalizes.
• Work either day or night shifts as the dedicated Construction Manager for that shift, providing consistent leadership and oversight throughout the project.

Skills

Construction management

Data center projects

Medium voltage power delivery

Battery energy storage systems

Cable bridge systems

Field leadership

Long shifts

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Job Location: Northwest Mississippi

Per Diem $175/day + Hotel provided

Vehicle provided

Job Description

This role oversees construction activities for a large-scale data center and medium voltage project in northwest Mississippi, with a focus on power delivery, cable bridge systems, and battery energy storage systems. You will manage day-to-day site operations on a fast-paced project that is rapidly scaling and support safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities for a data center project with a strong focus on medium voltage power delivery, cable bridge installations, and battery energy storage systems.

• Manage field construction operations on a 1216 hour per day schedule, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all work.

• Coordinate and supervise contractors, trades, and site personnel to keep the project on schedule and aligned with project specifications.

• Monitor progress of medium voltage and battery energy storage scopes, identifying risks and issues early and implementing corrective actions.

• Ensure all work meets quality standards, project drawings, and technical requirements for data center construction and power infrastructure.

• Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to plan work sequences, allocate resources, and adjust plans to meet changing site conditions.

• Support and enforce safety procedures and site policies, promoting a strong safety culture on a large, fast-growing project site.

• Document daily activities, site issues, and progress, and communicate status updates to project leadership as required.

• Support the transition of the project from intensive construction to a more stable operating schedule as the workload normalizes.

• Work either day or night shifts as the dedicated Construction Manager for that shift, providing consistent leadership and oversight throughout the project.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in construction management on large, complex projects.

• Hands-on experience with data center construction projects.

• Knowledge and experience with medium voltage power delivery systems.

• Experience working with battery energy storage systems (BESS).

• Familiarity with cable bridge systems and their installation in industrial or data center environments.

• Ability to manage long shifts (1216 hours) and a 7-day-per-week schedule during peak project phases.

• Strong coordination, supervision, and field leadership skills in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Capability to work either day or night shifts as required by project needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous BESS project experience, particularly on large-scale or mission-critical facilities.

• Prior experience on high-growth, large headcount construction sites.

• Comfort working on rapidly scaling projects that may require adjustments to schedule and workload over time.

• Interest in potential long-term opportunities, including the possibility of transitioning to a direct role after an initial contract period.

Work Environment

This position is based on a data center and medium voltage project in northwest Mississippi. The site is fast-paced and rapidly scaling, with plans to have up to approximately 200 people on site. Workdays typically range from 12 to 16 hours, 7 days per week, with both day and night shifts available and one Construction Manager dedicated to each shift throughout the year. The schedule is expected to be intensive from now through the end of the year, with the goal of transitioning to a more typical schedule of around 50+ hours per week after the start of the new year. The role includes use of a company truck and company credit card while on assignment. Daily per diem is provided for each day worked, and lodging is covered. The environment is field-based and construction-focused, requiring sustained on-site presence and close interaction with trades, contractors, and project staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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.

• 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 to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

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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