Lead Construction Manager – Civil/Structural, Data Centers

Iris Energy; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Construction Manager – Civil/Structural in Childress, Texas to lead civil and structural work for large-scale data center projects. You will manage field execution, coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion on onsite environments.

The role requires 7+ years in civil construction with EPCM experience, strong drawings interpretation, and proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in civil construction, including at least 3 years in superintendent, construction manager, or senior supervisory role on large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods (earthworks, foundations, structural steel, utilities).
• Experience in an EPCM delivery model coordinating across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, specs, schedules and method statements.
• Familiarity with HV electrical interfaces in industrial/data center environments.
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, Bluebeam, MS Office).
• Strong project controls, scheduling, cost tracking, and documentation workflows.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and team supervision skills.
• Industry certifications (PMP, CM-Lean, NCCER, OSHA) and millwright/civil/structural trade background are assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all civil and structural construction activities ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.
• Develop and implement construction strategies, execution plans, and schedules.
• Ensure CWPs are defined and aligned with Engineering and Procurement.
• Supervise daily civil and structural construction activities including earthworks, concrete, steel, and utilities.
• Mentor subcontractors and field personnel, ensure productivity and safety compliance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk, compliance, and safety registers.
• Oversee audits and Project Document Management System for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, procurement, commissioning and project management teams.
• Collaborate with regulators, auditors, service providers, and vendors for permitting and inspections.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes and governance; deliver training on risk management and procedures.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and provide progress reporting and issue resolution.

Skills

Civil construction

Construction management

Project controls

Scheduling

Leadership

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

HV electrical interfaces

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

IREN is seeking a Construction Manager – Civil/Structural in Childress, Texas to lead civil and structural work for large-scale data center projects. You will manage field execution, coordinate across engineering, procurement, and construction, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time completion on onsite environments.

The role requires 7+ years in civil construction with EPCM experience, strong drawings interpretation, and proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6, and MS Office.