Senior Data Center Construction Manager (Onsite)

TEKsystems; Wheeler (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability 

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Critical illness, accident, and hotel?

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a large-scale greenfield data center project in Wheeler, Texas. The role acts as the central point of coordination for all contractors, vendors, and on-site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and schedule-driven execution of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure initiative.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction management experience, with proven success in mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management experience.
• Experience supporting greenfield data center construction projects.
• Experience managing large-scale mission-critical, hyperscale, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial construction projects.
• Demonstrated success coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and vendors in complex construction environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, mechanical systems, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, cooling systems, and commissioning processes.
• Strong skills in construction coordination, trade sequencing, site logistics management, safety leadership, contractor management, schedule management, risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities among general contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, utility providers, and specialty vendors.
• Lead daily and weekly construction planning meetings.
• Sequence work activities to prevent trade stacking and schedule conflicts.
• Ensure site logistics plans are maintained and followed.
• Resolve contractor and vendor issues before they impact project schedules or safety.
• Identify and mitigate unsafe working conditions.
• Enforce site safety protocols and escalation procedures.
• Partner with EHS teams to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Stop or redirect work when safety concerns arise.
• Hold contractors accountable for corrective actions and safe work practices.
• Monitor construction progress against the master project schedule.
• Identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans.
• Track critical path activities and milestones.
• Coordinate site access, equipment deliveries, crane operations, and major installations.
• Ensure work packages are completed in the proper sequence.
• Drive ownership and performance among contractors and subcontractors.
• Document and communicate performance concerns.
• Lead issue resolution and action item tracking.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Escalate contractor performance concerns when necessary.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership.
• Communicate schedule impacts, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Maintain clear records of field issues, decisions, and action items.

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a large-scale greenfield data center project in Wheeler, Texas. The role acts as the central point of coordination for all contractors, vendors, and on-site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and schedule-driven execution of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure initiative.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction management experience, with proven success in mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers,