Mission-Critical Data Center Construction Lead

Actalent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Construction Manager in Phoenix to oversee complex, mission-critical projects such as data centers. You will plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while collaborating with GC, subcontractors, designers, and commissioning teams.

You will provide field oversight, resolve issues, support commissioning and turnover, and deliver executive-level reporting on risks and progress.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for clients and stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead field operations and site coordination.
• Experience with safety, quality, schedule, and cost management.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction projects with detailed plans and integrate activities.
• Present proposals, reports, and findings to clients clearly.
• Recruit staff, assign tasks, and evaluate performance.
• Analyze technology and market demand to assess feasibility.
• Escalate issues requiring client decisions in a timely manner.
• Review contracts and cost estimates to align with budgets.
• Attend coordination meetings to review safety and planned work.
• Verify deliveries, inspections, and testing to maintain schedule.

Skills

Strong communication

Verbal and written

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Time management

MEP systems knowledge

Safety leadership

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

OAC meetings

Reporting to executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Project

Visio

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Construction Manager in Phoenix to oversee complex, mission-critical projects such as data centers. You will plan, direct, and coordinate construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while collaborating with GC, subcontractors, designers, and commissioning teams.

You will provide field oversight, resolve issues, support commissioning and turnover, and deliver executive-level reporting on risks and progress.