Senior Construction Manager (Data Center Construction)

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead data center projects on behalf of the Owner/Developer, guiding design, construction, scheduling, cost control and commissioning. This 100% travel, on-site role requires proven experience delivering complex mission-critical facilities and the ability to coordinate with the General Contractor, consultants and vendors across the United States.

This role demands strong leadership, deep MEP knowledge and a track record of managing budgets,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction/project management experience.
• Strong data center or mission-critical construction background.
• Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and change management.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with owner/developer or GC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner-side delivery from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover.
• Oversee GC and major project stakeholders.
• Manage schedule, budget, forecasting, cost reporting and change orders.
• Coordinate with design teams and commissioning agents.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety and overall project performance.
• Ensure alignment with Owner's requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning, testing, closeout and final handover.
• Build relationships with contractors, consultants and vendors.

Skills

Construction management

Data center knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Procore

P6

MS Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Construction Manager – Data Center Construction

Nationwide Travel | Mission Critical Projects

I’m working with a leading Owner/Developer delivering large-scale, mission‑critical data center projects across the United States.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead project delivery from pre‑construction through commissioning and final handover. This is an owner‑side position, working closely with the General Contractor, design teams, consultants, commissioning agents and key project stakeholders.

This is a 100% travel / on-site role

suited to someone with a strong background delivering complex data center or mission‑critical construction projects who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, technically demanding environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of project delivery on behalf of the Owner/Developer, providing oversight and leadership across design, construction, schedule, cost, quality, risk and commissioning.

You will work closely with the General Contractor and project teams to ensure construction is progressing in accordance with the approved design, programme, budget and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead owner-side project delivery from pre‑construction through commissioning and turnover


• Provide oversight of the General Contractor and major project stakeholders


• Manage project schedule, budget, forecasting, cost reporting and change management


• Coordinate with design teams, consultants, commissioning agents and construction partners


• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety and overall project performance


• Oversee critical infrastructure including electrical systems, power distribution, cooling, MEP, low voltage and commissioning


• Review and challenge contractor programmes, schedules, budgets and change orders


• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies


• Lead project meetings and provide regular reporting to internal leadership and ownership


• Ensure design and construction activities remain aligned with the Owner's requirements


• Support commissioning, testing, closeout and final handover


• Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, vendors and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction/project management experience


• Strong data center or mission‑critical construction experience


• Experience working for a General Contractor or Owner/Developer


• Proven experience delivering complex projects from pre‑construction through commissioning and turnover


• Strong understanding of MEP systems, critical power, cooling and technical infrastructure


• Experience managing/overseeing project budgets, schedules, change management and contractor performance


• Strong understanding of the construction process and ability to effectively manage General Contractors


• Experience working with owners, developers, design teams and commissioning agents


• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills


• Experience with tools such as Procore, P6, MS Project, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office


• Willingness to travel full‑time to project sites across the United States

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance incentives


• Opportunity to work directly for a leading Owner/Developer


• Exposure to major hyperscale and mission‑critical data center developments


• Long‑term career progression within a growing data center development platform


• Full benefits package including healthcare, PTO, retirement and professional development support