Senior Construction Manager

Currie & Brown; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead a large-scale data center program in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on overseeing MEP construction, coordinating trades, and ensuring delivery on schedule, quality, and safety standards for critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in construction management, with strong MEP and data center experience, and a bachelor’s degree (OSHA 30 preferred).

Qualifications

• 12+ years of construction management experience, with emphasis on large-scale MEP construction and complex capital projects.
• Experience on data center, mission-critical or technically complex projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing MEP construction activities on large-scale projects and coordinating multiple trades.
• Knowledge of MEP installation sequencing, procurement, coordination and system integration.
• Experience supporting commissioning, equipment startup, testing, and turnover of complex building systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP construction activities across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related infrastructure.
• Manage contractor execution, field coordination, and installation to meet specs, schedules and quality.
• Lead weekly look-ahead planning, coordination meetings, and constraint removal.
• Coordinate installation of major MEP equipment including HVAC, generators, switchgear, UPS, and distribution.
• Monitor procurement, long-lead items, delivery schedules, and sequencing to minimize delays.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, changes, and project closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with structural, architectural, civil, and other disciplines for seamless execution.
• Oversee MEP QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, and deficiency tracking.
• Support commissioning activities, equipment startup, testing, and turnover.
• Ensure compliance with codes, project specs, and mission-critical operational requirements.

Skills

Construction management

MEP coordination

Data center experience

Safety compliance

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Job description

At Currie & Brown, we deliver certainty in an uncertain world. As a leading global construction consultancy, we partner with clients on some of the most complex and high-profile projects across data centers, high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, government, education, commercial real estate, energy, and infrastructure.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are confident, precise, and focused on unlocking value throughout the asset lifecycle. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals, support world-class clients, and contribute to innovative projects that shape the built environment.

If you're looking to make an impact on complex construction programs while advancing your career within a collaborative and growing global consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Currie & Brown is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support a large-scale data center construction program in South Bend, IN.

This individual will oversee the execution and coordination of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction activities throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires a strong field presence, technical expertise, and the ability to drive contractor performance, coordinate multiple trades, manage project constraints, and ensure successful delivery of complex MEP systems within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large-scale MEP construction, including electrical distribution, HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing, fire protection, and critical infrastructure. This individual will play a key role in ensuring systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and turned over in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP construction activities across multiple trades, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and associated critical infrastructure systems.
• Manage contractor execution, field coordination, and installation activities to ensure alignment with project specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Lead weekly look-ahead planning, construction coordination meetings, and proactive constraint removal activities.
• Coordinate installation of major MEP equipment, including HVAC systems, chillers, air handling units, generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and electrical distribution infrastructure.
• Monitor MEP procurement, equipment delivery schedules, long-lead items, and installation sequencing to minimize project delays.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, field changes, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Coordinate MEP activities with structural, architectural, civil, and other construction disciplines to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee MEP quality assurance and quality control processes, including inspections, testing, deficiency tracking, and corrective actions.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment startup, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, and final turnover.
• Monitor construction schedules, identify potential delays, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones.
• Drive contractor accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and overall construction performance.
• Facilitate communication between contractors, consultants, design teams, commissioning agents, and client stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate technical, scheduling, procurement, and coordination risks that may impact project delivery.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, progress reporting, field records, and punch list tracking.
• Ensure MEP systems are installed and delivered in compliance with applicable codes, project specifications, and mission‑critical operational requirements.

Qualifications & Education

• 12+ years of construction management experience, with a strong emphasis on large‑scale MEP construction and complex capital projects.
• Experience supporting data center, mission‑critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or other technically complex construction projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction activities on large‑scale projects.
• Strong understanding of critical MEP infrastructure, including HVAC, cooling systems, electrical distribution, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, and fire protection.
• Experience managing multiple MEP contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners throughout construction.
• Knowledge of MEP installation sequencing, equipment procurement, construction coordination, and system integration.
• Experience supporting commissioning, equipment startup, testing, and turnover of complex building systems.
• Proficiency in managing RFIs, submittals, change management processes, contractor coordination, and project documentation.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, scheduling, quality management, and safety compliance.
• Ability to identify and resolve MEP coordination issues, field conflicts, and technical challenges.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with owners, general contractors, design teams, and commissioning professionals.
• Experience representing the owner or managing contractors on large‑scale construction programs preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

What you can expect:

• A collaborative business environment where every voice is heard and valued.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a global construction consultancy.
• A buddy and mentorship program to support your success.
• Continuous learning and professional development throughout your career.
• Opportunities for national and international mobility.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• The opportunity to work on a large‑scale, high‑profile data center program.
• Exposure to some of the most complex and innovative projects in the industry.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more.