Design Construction Manager

DataX Connect

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plan options

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO + paid year-end shutdown time

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is looking for a Design Construction Manager to act as the Owner’s Design Representative in Charlotte, NC. The position requires strong experience in mission-critical environments, proficiency in modern construction tools, and ability to coordinate between various stakeholders. You will influence critical project decisions and ensure successful execution on high-stakes projects. The firm offers competitive compensation, 401(k), and generous PTO, providing a true owner-side influence in large-scale programs.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience in complex or mission-critical construction.
Ability to represent the owner directly with confidence and credibility.
Organized and comfortable operating independently.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of coordination between owner, designers, contractors, and vendors.
Manage design‑phase budget, schedule, risk, and change.
Deliver clear weekly executive reporting (schedule, cost, risks, KPIs).

Skills

Strong experience with electrical, mechanical, and controls systems

Deep understanding of MOPs and live-environment risk

Proficiency with Procore and modern construction tools

Organized and decisive

Forward-thinking mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

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This range is provided by DataX Connect. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from DataX Connect

Job Title: Design Construction Manager | Owner’s Design Representative

Location: Charlotte, NC

The company: A leading engineering and consulting firm is hiring a Design Construction Manager to act as the Owner’s Design Representative on some of the most complex mission‑critical and data‑center projects in the U.S.

This role sits where design strategy, construction execution, and owner advocacy intersect. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, influence high‑stakes decisions, and ensure projects deliver on schedule, budget, quality, and uptime— with the autonomy and authority to make it happen.

If you’re trusted by contractors, respected by designers, and comfortable being the owner’s voice, this role is built for you.

The position:

Serve as the single point of coordination between owner, designers, contractors, and vendors
Drive design progression, reviews, bulletins, and issue resolution
Manage design‑phase budget, schedule, risk, and change
Oversee construction administration: RFIs, submittals, quality, and closeout
Deliver clear weekly executive reporting (schedule, cost, risks, KPIs)
Build long‑term client trust as a strategic extension of the owner’s team

Could this role be for you?

Strong experience with electrical, mechanical, and controls systems in mission‑critical environments
Deep understanding of MOPs, live‑environment risk, and operational continuity
Ability to represent the owner directly with confidence and credibility
Proficiency with Procore and modern construction tools
Organized, decisive, and comfortable operating independently
Forward‑thinking mindset, including use of AI and emerging technologies
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
OR hands‑on mission‑critical infrastructure experience
5+ years additional relevant experience in complex or mission‑critical construction
Based in or relocating to Charlotte, NC

Why apply?