Shell & Core Construction Lead, Data Center

STV Incorporated; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an experienced Construction Manager - Shell & Core to lead field execution for a large-scale data center project in Amarillo, Texas. You will oversee sitework, foundations, structural steel, roofing, envelope, and architectural finishes, coordinating with GCs, subs, and design teams to deliver on schedule, within budget, and to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 7+ years in construction management on complex projects, with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive construction management on large-scale commercial/industrial projects.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience preferred.
• Experience managing ground-up core and shell scopes (foundations, concrete, structural steel, roofing, envelope).
• Ability to read drawings, specs, schedules, RFIs, and submittals.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with construction project management platforms and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day construction management and field oversight for the project's core and shell scope, including sitework, foundations, concrete, structural steel, roofing, exterior envelope, and architectural construction.
• Oversee general contractors and trade partners to ensure they execute construction activities in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedules, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage shell construction activities from early site development and foundations through structural completion, building enclosure, dry-in, and turnover to downstream trades.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, sequencing, productivity, and overall progress against the project schedule.
• Coordinate closely with MEP, OFCI, commissioning, quality, safety, and project controls teams to ensure shell activities support the data center's overall delivery schedule.
• Identify potential schedule conflicts, constructability concerns, field issues, and project risks and proactively drive them toward resolution.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, change documentation, and other project-related information as needed.
• Lead and participate in construction coordination meetings, site walks, progress reviews, and contractor meetings.
• Ensure proper coordination between structural, architectural, civil, and MEP scopes, particularly at critical interfaces and penetrations.
• Monitor building envelope installation and ensure waterproofing, roofing, exterior wall systems, and other enclosure components meet project requirements.
• Partner with QA/QC teams to monitor inspections, punch-list activities, non-conformance items, and corrective actions.
• Support project leadership with schedule updates, progress reporting, risk identification, change management, and contractor performance assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of construction progress, field conditions, decisions, issues, and resolutions.
• Drive accountability among contractors and trade partners while maintaining collaborative working relationships across the project team.
• Support turnover and closeout of shell areas to MEP, equipment installation, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors comply with all site-specific and project safety requirements.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction oversight

Schedule management

Contractor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

STV Incorporated is seeking an experienced Construction Manager - Shell & Core to lead field execution for a large-scale data center project in Amarillo, Texas. You will oversee sitework, foundations, structural steel, roofing, envelope, and architectural finishes, coordinating with GCs, subs, and design teams to deliver on schedule, within budget, and to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 7+ years in construction management on complex projects, with strong leadership,