Mission Critical Construction Manager - Virginia

Jacobs; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is looking for a Mission Critical Construction Manager in Northern California. The role involves overseeing construction and upgrade projects in data centers, ensuring safety and coordination among subcontractors. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in similar environments, expertise in construction practices, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with company matching

17 days of vacation per year

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction field management experience, specifically in data centers.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, P&ID/BMS Controls.
• OSHA30 Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and subcontractor teams for datacenter construction.
• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations during construction.
• Coordinate site access and client interactions.

Skills

Mission Critical and Data Center construction management

Technical direction for Trade Partners

Safety and quality best practices

Strong attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Mission Critical Construction Manager – Northern California. The Mission Critical Construction Manager is a Foreman/Superintendent role responsible for managing internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. Scopes vary from minor BMS/EPMS upgrade projects to major multidisciplinary scopes involving multiple subcontractors and trades. This position will be based out of the Northern California (Bay Area).

Primary Responsibilities

• Full time on-site beginning at 6AM
• Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission critical renovation/upgrade projects that include BMS, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work
• Maintain safe working environment and champion our safety culture
• Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout
• Provide technical direction and support for Trade Partners and field crews in daily construction activities
• Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team
• Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation
• Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required
• Attend site visits with client and subcontractors
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals
• Promote positive customer relationships
• Coordinate site access and badging requests
• Identify process bottlenecks and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements/Experience

• 3-5 years or more of Mission Critical and Data Center construction field management experience. Experience working in live datacenters required.
• Experience running crews in live datacenter environments required.
• Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods. Specific requirements include:
• Ability to read and interpret a one-line diagram
• Ability to interpret P&ID/BMS Controls diagrams
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and trace the flow of power
• Ability to abide and understand simple and complex LOTO procedures and coach others on how to follow
• OSHA30 Certificate preferred
• Experience with BMS and EPMS systems construction, integration, and commissioning tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Solution orientated with solid problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
• Ability to pass background check
• Must be able to work for any US Employer without current or future visa sponsorship

Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $13,000 - $150,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

Amentum health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holidays, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock.

Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and work at heights.

Primary Location

Northern California (Bay Area) / Based out of Northern California