On-Site Data Center Construction Lead

Amentum; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Mission Critical Construction Manager to oversee on-site datacenter construction and upgrade projects. The role requires coordinating internal and subcontractor crews, ensuring safety, and supporting project management with planning and scheduling.

The position is based on-site at various data centers and demands experience with BMS/EPMS systems, reading electrical diagrams, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years or more of Mission Critical and Data Center construction field management experience.
• Experience running crews in live datacenter environments.
• Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and P&ID/BMS diagrams; interpret electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and subcontractor crews on datacenter renovation/upgrade projects.
• Maintain safety culture and coordinate with project teams.
• Provide technical direction and schedule updates to stakeholders.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and site logistics plans.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Data center construction

Live data centers

Safety practices

BMS/EPMS

Electrical drawings

LOTO procedures

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA30 Certificate

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Mission Critical Construction Manager to oversee on-site datacenter construction and upgrade projects. The role requires coordinating internal and subcontractor crews, ensuring safety, and supporting project management with planning and scheduling.

The position is based on-site at various data centers and demands experience with BMS/EPMS systems, reading electrical diagrams, and strong problem-solving abilities.