Mission-Critical Data Center Construction Lead

Selectek; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Columbus, OH is seeking a Mission Critical Construction Manager to oversee internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. The role covers BMS/EPMS and multi-trade scopes, with live datacenter experience highly valued.

Requirements include 3–5 years in mission critical/datacenter field management, ability to read diagrams, enforce safety and quality, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 safety culture.
• Apply expertise to support project management 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 RFIs, submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation.
• Attend site visits with client and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals.
• Promote positive customer relationships.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

Skills

Read and interpret one-line diagrams

Read and interpret P&ID/BMS diagrams

Interpret electrical drawings

OSHA30/ safety procedures

Coordinate field teams

Travel to sites

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

BMS/EPMS systems

Power distribution controls

Job description

Selectek in Columbus, OH is seeking a Mission Critical Construction Manager to oversee internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. The role covers BMS/EPMS and multi-trade scopes, with live datacenter experience highly valued.

Requirements include 3–5 years in mission critical/datacenter field management, ability to read diagrams, enforce safety and quality, and willingness to travel to project sites.