Owner's Rep: Hyperscale Data Center Construction Lead

Insight Global; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Construction Manager/Project Manager to lead the ground-up construction and turnover of hyperscale data center facilities in Buffalo, NY. The role requires delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects from dirt through commissioning and turnover, with an aggressive cadence and minimal oversight.

The successful candidate will own major portions of the project, coordinate a full spectrum of trades and vendors, and drive projects toward rapid turnovers

Qualifications

• Experience leading ground-up hyperscale data center construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure for critical facilities.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specs, schedules and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground-up hyperscale data center construction from sitework to turnover.
• Own construction schedule, field execution, subcontractor performance, cost, quality and safety.
• Drive a six-month build/turnover cadence while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, controls, fire protection and low-voltage scopes.
• Oversee installation sequencing of major infrastructure including UPS, generators, PDUs, cooling systems, BMS/EPMS and controls.
• Lead coordination between owner, end user, GC, design teams, trade partners and vendors.
• Identify schedule constraints and long-lead equipment risks before impacting milestones.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement issues and field coordination.
• Support equipment startup, energization, commissioning, IST, deficiency resolution and client acceptance.
• Ensure turnover packages are complete and ready for end user.

Skills

Ground-up construction

Hyperscale data centers

Project management

Construction scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Vendor management

MEP coordination

Energization/commissioning

Field decision making

Read drawings/specifications

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Construction Manager/Project Manager to lead the ground-up construction and turnover of hyperscale data center facilities in Buffalo, NY. The role requires delivering large-scale, mission-critical projects from dirt through commissioning and turnover, with an aggressive cadence and minimal oversight.

The successful candidate will own major portions of the project, coordinate a full spectrum of trades and vendors, and drive projects toward rapid turnovers