Senior Data Center Construction Manager

Currie & Brown; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support a large-scale data center construction program in the Columbus, Ohio area. This role requires a strong field presence and the ability to drive contractor performance, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and manage project delivery from site development through turnover.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale site civil work, including grading, utilities, stormwater systems, and earthworks, with a

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience on large-scale capital projects.
• Data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or large infrastructure project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing large-scale greenfield civil construction projects, including site civil scopes exceeding 50 acres.
• Experience coordinating grading, utilities, foundations, and vertical construction activities.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, stormwater management, groundwater management, and soil management practices.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change management processes, and contractor coordination.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, quality management, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor execution across multiple trades within the assigned scope of work.
• Lead field coordination efforts, weekly look-ahead planning, and proactive constraint removal activities.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, field changes, and project closeout documentation.
• Monitor schedule performance, procurement constraints, and project delivery risks.
• Drive quality readiness, punch list completion, turnover preparation, and project closeout activities.
• Oversee large-scale grading and earthworks operations on complex greenfield construction sites.
• Coordinate site utility installation, stormwater management systems, and water and soil management plans.
• Support aquifer, groundwater, and site water management activities throughout project execution.
• Plan and manage the transition from grading and site development into foundations and vertical construction.
• Maintain continuity throughout the project lifecycle to reduce handoffs and support seamless project delivery.
• Facilitate communication between contractors, consultants, and client stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact schedule, quality, scope, or safety performance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and field records.

Skills

Experience

Data center experience

Stakeholder coordination

Contractor management

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Currie & Brown is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support a large-scale data center construction program in the Columbus, Ohio area. This role requires a strong field presence and the ability to drive contractor performance, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and manage project delivery from site development through turnover.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale site civil work, including grading, utilities, stormwater systems, and earthworks, with a