Data Center Construction Manager Jobs

Data Center Construction Manager jobs are open across hyperscale cloud, colocation, and enterprise IT infrastructure sectors, from project manager to senior and principal levels, with specializations in critical systems commissioning, MEP coordination, and hyperscale campus buildouts. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles1,000+
Top stateTexas
Top employerTurner & Townsend Pty Limited
Top citySeattle, WA
Work type77% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Object Technology Solutions Inc
IT Performance Mgr 1
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Object Technology Solutions Inc
New 33m ago
IT Performance Mgr 1
Object Technology Solutions Inc
Overland Park, Kansas
On-Site
High School

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IQVIA
Project Support Mgr
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IQVIA
New 5h ago
Project Support Mgr
IQVIA
New Providence, New Jersey
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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HD Supply
Mgr, Accounts Payable
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HD Supply
New 12h ago
Mgr, Accounts Payable
HD Supply
Atlanta, Georgia
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Oracle
Senior Director, Data Center Construction
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Oracle
New 22h ago
Senior Director, Data Center Construction
Oracle
Port Washington, Wisconsin
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Penn Highlands Healthcare
Mgr Pharmacy
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Penn Highlands Healthcare
New 22h ago
Mgr Pharmacy
Penn Highlands Healthcare
Tyrone, Pennsylvania
On-Site
Doctorate
11-50

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Data Center Construction Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited57
  • Amazon
    Amazon56
  • Nutrien
    Nutrien54
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services33
  • Google
    Google22

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail144
  • Technology & Software124
  • Healthcare & Medical Services122
  • Consulting & Professional Services117
  • Construction & Real Estate65

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in data center construction manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of experience managing large-scale mission-critical or data center construction projects
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6
  • Direct experience overseeing MEP systems installation and commissioning in data center environments
  • LEED accreditation, PMP certification, or equivalent project management credential preferred
  • Strong knowledge of critical facility standards including Uptime Institute Tier classifications and BICSI guidelines

Tips for Your Data Center Construction Manager Job Search

Quantify your critical infrastructure delivery record

Hiring managers for data center roles want to see megawatts commissioned, square footage delivered, and uptime maintained during construction. Replace vague project descriptions on your resume with specific capacity and delivery metrics from each site you've managed.

Highlight commissioning and Cx authority experience

Many postings distinguish between general construction managers and those who can lead integrated systems testing through Cx levels one through four. Call out any authority-level commissioning work explicitly, since it's a common filter that separates shortlisted candidates from the rest.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists data center construction manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that match your power tier

Data center construction roles vary significantly by facility scale, from enterprise edge deployments under five megawatts to hyperscale campuses exceeding one hundred megawatts. Filter your search by the power tier you've built at to avoid interviews where scope mismatch becomes an early disqualifier.

Prepare a technical walkthrough for your portfolio project

Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through a completed project from permit to punch list. Prepare a ten-minute verbal narrative covering the MEP coordination sequence, major schedule risks you resolved, and the final acceptance handoff so you can deliver it fluently on demand.

Negotiate start date around active site obligations

Data center construction managers often have substantial notice obligations tied to ongoing projects. Be transparent early about your availability, and use any gap between offer acceptance and start date to request documentation access so your site onboarding doesn't delay active construction timelines.

Data Center Construction Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most data center construction managers?

The most active employers for data center construction managers right now are Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Amazon, and Nutrien, and the most openings are in Texas, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated among hyperscale developers, colocation providers, and the general contractors that serve them.

How many data center construction manager jobs are remote?

About 23% of data center construction manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of active construction sites. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are preconstruction planning, owner's representative oversight of multiple sites, and program-level portfolio management roles.

How do you become a data center construction manager?

Start with a degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, then build site experience on commercial or industrial projects before transitioning to mission-critical work. Pursue roles as a superintendent or project engineer at a general contractor that specializes in data centers, earn a PMP or LEED credential, and progressively take ownership of MEP coordination and commissioning scopes until you can lead a full project independently.

Can you get hired as a data center construction manager without direct data center experience?

Yes, candidates from adjacent mission-critical backgrounds such as pharmaceutical cleanroom construction, hospital facilities, or industrial power plant projects can make a credible case because the MEP complexity and uptime requirements are comparable. Emphasize critical systems experience, your familiarity with redundant electrical and cooling infrastructure, and any exposure to commissioning processes. Targeting owner's representative or junior program manager roles is a practical entry point when direct data center credits are thin.

What does the data center construction manager interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds and begins with a recruiter screen focused on project scale and relevant certifications. A technical interview with a senior construction or engineering leader follows, where you'll be expected to walk through a completed project in detail, discuss MEP sequencing decisions, and explain how you managed schedule compression or scope changes. Final rounds often include a panel with the owner's representative team or a site visit, and some employers add a written scenario exercise covering schedule recovery or commissioning risk.

Where can I find and apply to data center construction manager jobs?

You can find and apply to data center construction manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and project focus, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.

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