Senior Construction Leader for Hyperscale Data Centers

SLS Consultants; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Incentive programs tied to firm growth

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m枺

Generous PTO and holidays

Monthly professional development

Job summary

SLS Consultants is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, Base Build, to lead hyperscale data center campuses in Oklahoma. You will serve as the owner's representative, guiding design, cost control, constructability, and execution across multiple campuses, ensuring strategic oversight and strong client partnership.

This senior role requires proven leadership at the executive level, a track record of managing large, multi-campus programs, and the ability to mentor project teams while delivering

Qualifications

• Experience leading hyperscale data center base build construction projects.
• Proven background at Project Executive/Project Director or equivalent leadership level.
• Strong experience reviewing GMPs, contractor pricing, bid leveling, and cost control strategies.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale campus developments and multiple concurrent projects.
• Deep understanding of construction delivery, preconstruction, constructability reviews, and owner representation.
• Experience developing and leading high-performing project teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the owner's representative, providing strategic oversight across multiple hyperscale data center base build projects.
• Lead GMP reviews in partnership with Cost Management teams to ensure scope, pricing, and project controls alignment.
• Review contractor bids, leveling analyses, and procurement strategies to support informed client decisions.
• Provide executive-level oversight of constructability, design reviews, and preconstruction planning.
• Drive accountability across general contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Establish project delivery strategies that support schedule, budget, quality, and operational objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Construction Managers and project teams across the campus program.
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support executive reporting and provide strategic recommendations to client leadership.
• Oversee multiple concurrent building programs while maintaining consistency in project execution and standards.

Skills

Hyperscale data center experience

Executive leadership

Cost control & GMP reviews

Multi-campus project leadership

Constructability & preconstruction

Team development & mentoring

Stakeholder management & communication

Job description

SLS Consultants is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, Base Build, to lead hyperscale data center campuses in Oklahoma. You will serve as the owner's representative, guiding design, cost control, constructability, and execution across multiple campuses, ensuring strategic oversight and strong client partnership.

This senior role requires proven leadership at the executive level, a track record of managing large, multi-campus programs, and the ability to mentor project teams while delivering