Data Center Construction Manager (Owner's Representative)

TEKsystems; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a mid-level Construction Manager to act as the Owner's Representative on-site for a large-scale infrastructure project. You will oversee construction execution, coordinating contractors, vendors and stakeholders to keep milestones on track.

The ideal candidate has 5–15 years in construction or PM roles, strong leadership, and experience with MEP/telecommunications aspects on major facilities.

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of construction or project management experience.
• Experience as Owner's Representative or General Contractor Project Manager.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience overseeing large-scale commercial/industrial infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner's Representative on-site throughout construction activities.
• Coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, vendors and stakeholders.
• Monitor schedules and support milestone adherence.
• Drive construction execution with quality and safety standards.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, contractors, engineers and client stakeholders.
• Support MEP and telecommunications-related construction activities.
• Identify risks, resolve issues and remove roadblocks.
• Track progress and provide regular leadership updates.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Contractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

*Construction Manager (Owner's Representative)* *Location:* Fort Worth, TX (100% On-Site) *Contract Position | *40 Hours/Week *Project:* Large-Scale Mission Critical Infrastructure Build

About the Role We are seeking a Construction Manager to support a high-profile, large-scale infrastructure project in Temple, TX. This individual will serve as the Owner's Representative, overseeing construction execution, contractor performance, project coordination, and schedule adherence throughout the remaining phases of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Owner's Representative on-site throughout construction activities.
• Manage and coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules and support adherence to critical milestones.
• Drive construction execution and ensure work aligns with project objectives, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Facilitate communication between field teams, contractors, engineers, and client stakeholders.
• Support MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) and telecommunications-related construction activities.
• Identify project risks, coordinate issue resolution, and remove roadblocks impacting execution.
• Track project progress and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, including connectivity and commissioning personnel, to support successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 5-15 years of construction management or project management experience.
• Proven experience managing contractors and construction execution in the field.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative or General Contractor Project Manager.
• Strong construction management and project coordination work history.
• Experience overseeing large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Knowledge of MEP systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage schedules, priorities, and construction activities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission-critical or critical facilities projects.
• Data center construction experience.
• Experience within one or more of the following industries:
  • Critical Facilities
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Oil & Gas
  • Healthcare Infrastructure
• Exposure to commissioning, turnover, connectivity, or retrofit projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Infrastructure, or a related field.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a motivated, mid-level Construction Manager who enjoys being in the field and driving project execution. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and actively manage contractors to keep the project moving forward.

This is not a design-focused role. Success in this position comes from strong construction leadership, communication, organization, and execution.

Why Join This Project?

• Support a high-visibility infrastructure program valued at approximately $300M.
• Opportunity to contribute to a major technology and mission-critical construction initiative.
• Join a project with significant remaining scope and meaningful impact.
• Fast interview process with quick hiring decisions.
• Potential opportunities for extension and future project assignments.
• Work alongside experienced construction and infrastructure professionals on a collaborative project team.

Work Environment

• 100% on-site in Temple, TX.
• Active construction site environment.
• Standard 40-hour work week; overtime not expected.
• Fast-paced, execution-focused project setting.
• Direct interaction with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr.

Benefits

• 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)

*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.