Senior Construction Manager, Data Center Base Build – OK

SLS Consultants LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premier compensation package

Incentive programs tied to firm growth

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with corporate

Generous PTO and holidays

Monthly learning opportunities

Job summary

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, Base Build, to lead and oversee hyperscale data center base build programs. The role acts as the owner’s representative, providing strategic oversight of design, cost, constructability, and procurement while guiding the project team.

The position requires direct hyperscale data center experience and the ability to manage multiple large-scale campus developments concurrently.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading hyperscale data center base build construction projects.
• Proven background operating at the Project Executive, Project Director, Senior Construction Manager, 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 centers

Leadership level

GMP reviews

Cost control

Campus developments

Construction delivery

Preconstruction reviews

Owner representation

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a Senior Construction Manager, Base Build, to lead and oversee hyperscale data center base build programs. The role acts as the owner’s representative, providing strategic oversight of design, cost, constructability, and procurement while guiding the project team.

The position requires direct hyperscale data center experience and the ability to manage multiple large-scale campus developments concurrently.