Senior Data Center Construction Project Leader

Insight Global; Palmetto (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead data center construction projects from planning through completion. You will serve as the owner's representative, managing budgets, schedules, procurement, and contractor coordination.

The role demands strong oversight of MEP scopes, safety, and project controls, balancing field operations with administrative tasks to deliver on time and within budget. Experience with hyperscale data centers is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience managing data center construction projects for a general contractor or hyperscale provider.
• Experience coordinating and managing MEP scopes.
• Proficiency with Procore and MS Office Suite.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, procurement, scheduling, and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center construction projects from initiation through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, pay applications, and project controls.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive project schedules and ensure milestones are achieved on time.
• Oversee procurement efforts and ensure materials and resources are available as needed.
• Monitor construction quality, safety programs, and compliance with project standards.
• Review engineering drawings, design documents, and construction plans to identify risks and improve constructability.
• Participate in owner, architect, contractor, and project coordination meetings.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams throughout construction delivery.
• Track project performance and recommend solutions to maintain budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Support both new construction and retrofit data center projects.

Skills

Data center construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procurement

Stakeholder management

MEP coordination

Procore

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead data center construction projects from planning through completion. You will serve as the owner's representative, managing budgets, schedules, procurement, and contractor coordination.

The role demands strong oversight of MEP scopes, safety, and project controls, balancing field operations with administrative tasks to deliver on time and within budget. Experience with hyperscale data centers is preferred.