Senior Fluid/Mechanical Construction Lead — Data Center

SpaceXSI; Southaven, Memphis (MS, TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI is hiring a Senior Construction Manager for the fluid/mechanical scope on the Memphis data center project. You will own site relationships, manage vendors, and align execution with central construction leadership. You are on the ground, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Scope includes HVAC, piping, fire protection, and heavy mechanical equipment. This onsite role requires travel to current and future U.S. construction sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years leading construction teams, including supervision of superintendents and foreman.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center fluid/mechanical scope, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee fluid/mechanical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning
• Coordinate multiple vendors so field and technical teams stay aligned on HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and fire protection
• Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness
• Drive progress on the fluid/mechanical scope and resolve roadblocks so the schedule holds
• Align the fluid/mechanical schedule with SpaceXSI's infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration
• Partner with teams on commissioning and close issues as they come up
• Deliver regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Hold the work to the technical and quality standards in the base design
• Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress and support reporting
• Manage change orders, cut unnecessary changes, and control cost
• Lead site safety around pressure piping, hot work, rigging and setting heavy mechanical equipment, and work at heights
• Support cross-functional partners as the project requires

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data center construction

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SpaceXSI is hiring a Senior Construction Manager for the fluid/mechanical scope on the Memphis data center project. You will own site relationships, manage vendors, and align execution with central construction leadership. You are on the ground, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Scope includes HVAC, piping, fire protection, and heavy mechanical equipment. This onsite role requires travel to current and future U.S. construction sites.