Mission-Critical Data Center Construction Lead

Energy Project Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Project Solutions is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field construction activities for data center TI and adaptive reuse projects. You will coordinate with Owners, GCs, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance on mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, coordinating MEP installations, managing site safety, documentation, and turnover, and supporting commissioning and client demonstrations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture.
• 8+ years of professional experience managing commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience with TI, renovation, adaptive reuse, or interior fit-out projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of MEP, fire protection, and building systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% on project locations.
• Proficiency in documenting and reporting (daily reports, RFIs, submittals, turnover).

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction activities for TI, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Coordinate with Owners, GCs, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Review contractor work plans, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Manage punch lists, turnover, and project closeout activities.
• Support commissioning, startup, and owner demonstrations.
• Maintain project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Field supervision

MS Office / Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Safety management

Negotiation

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Energy Project Solutions is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field construction activities for data center TI and adaptive reuse projects. You will coordinate with Owners, GCs, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure safety, quality, and schedule compliance on mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, coordinating MEP installations, managing site safety, documentation, and turnover, and supporting commissioning and client demonstrations