Senior Data Center Construction Lead – Memphis (Onsite)

Xai; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for a data center in Memphis, Tennessee. You will own site relationships, collaborate with technical teams, and report to construction leadership, ensuring high-impact, on-site leadership for complex facilities.

This full-time, on-site role requires leadership in safety, scheduling, and cost control, with relocation possible for multiple US sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Deep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations.
• Proven ability to lead on-site with authority and build trust with vendors and technical teams.
• Experience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic priorities.
• Strong communication skills across disciplines, from field updates to escalations.
• Thrives in solving complex, real-time problems with adaptability and composure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution, from pre-construction through commissioning and controls.
• Coordinate multiple vendors, ensuring seamless communication between field and technical teams.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure high-quality delivery, safety, and readiness.
• Drive progress on the data center project and resolve roadblocks to keep timelines.
• Align construction schedules with broader infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with teams to guide commissioning and resolve issues efficiently.
• Deliver regular updates using KPIs and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Ensure the project meets technical and quality standards outlined in the base design.
• Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to monitor progress.
• Manage change orders, identifying solutions to minimize changes and costs.
• Lead site safety initiatives and foster a safety culture.
• Adapt to evolving needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Vendor coordination

Communication

Safety culture

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for a data center in Memphis, Tennessee. You will own site relationships, collaborate with technical teams, and report to construction leadership, ensuring high-impact, on-site leadership for complex facilities.

This full-time, on-site role requires leadership in safety, scheduling, and cost control, with relocation possible for multiple US sites.