Senior Level Data Center Construction Manager Jobs
Senior level data center construction manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of full project lifecycle ownership, from site development through commissioning, leading cross-functional teams and driving technical decisions on large-scale builds. Most openings are on-site or hybrid across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Meta, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Mortenson Construction hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing data center/mission-critical construction projects, with a proven track record overseeing cost, schedule, procurement, risk, quality, safety, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination on fast-track projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end project delivery including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, IST, and closeout.
- Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 and/or MS Project schedules, including critical path, float, milestones, equipment release, FAT, SAT, energization, MOPs, and IST.
- Manage long-lead procurement for switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, and other critical equipment.
- Coordinate vendors, OEMs, design teams, commissioning providers, subcontractors, and client operations.
- Manage RFIs, change orders, document control, cost forecasting, and earned value.
- Coordinate commissioning activities from Level 1 through Level 5, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure project requirements for N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1 redundancy are achieved.
- Develop and coordinate MOP, SOP, and EOP activities with field leadership and client operations.
- Lead QA/QC and testing activities while ensuring alignment with project design requirements.
- Maintain project cost, schedule, risk, safety, quality, commissioning, and readiness dashboards.
- Lead risk registers and mitigation plans related to procurement, permitting, energization, construction, and commissioning.
- Support EHS programs and safe execution on live or energized mission-critical sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of construction project management experience.
- 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering $20M+ construction projects on fast-track schedules.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, critical power, cooling, BMS/EPMS, and electrical infrastructure.
- Proven experience with L1–L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and cost management tools.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Uptime Institute Tier concepts and TIA-942.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines.
- Experience with phased turnover and live data center upgrades.
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with hyperscale, enterprise, cloud, or colocation data center projects.
INTRODUCTION
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing data center/mission-critical construction projects, with a proven track record overseeing cost, schedule, procurement, risk, quality, safety, commissioning, and stakeholder coordination on fast-track projects.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end project delivery including preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, IST, and closeout.
- Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 and/or MS Project schedules, including critical path, float, milestones, equipment release, FAT, SAT, energization, MOPs, and IST.
- Manage long-lead procurement for switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, and other critical equipment.
- Coordinate vendors, OEMs, design teams, commissioning providers, subcontractors, and client operations.
- Manage RFIs, change orders, document control, cost forecasting, and earned value.
- Coordinate commissioning activities from Level 1 through Level 5, including Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure project requirements for N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1 redundancy are achieved.
- Develop and coordinate MOP, SOP, and EOP activities with field leadership and client operations.
- Lead QA/QC and testing activities while ensuring alignment with project design requirements.
- Maintain project cost, schedule, risk, safety, quality, commissioning, and readiness dashboards.
- Lead risk registers and mitigation plans related to procurement, permitting, energization, construction, and commissioning.
- Support EHS programs and safe execution on live or energized mission-critical sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of construction project management experience.
- 3+ years of data center or mission-critical construction experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering $20M+ construction projects on fast-track schedules.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, critical power, cooling, BMS/EPMS, and electrical infrastructure.
- Proven experience with L1–L5 commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project, and cost management tools.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Uptime Institute Tier concepts and TIA-942.
- Working knowledge of ASHRAE TC 9.9 guidelines.
- Experience with phased turnover and live data center upgrades.
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with hyperscale, enterprise, cloud, or colocation data center projects.
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Who's Hiring
- Meta17
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited12
- Mortenson Construction4
- Amazon3
- CBRE2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software21
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Construction & Real Estate10
- Agriculture & Farming4
- Investment & Asset Management3
Senior Level Data Center Construction Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level data center construction manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned complex, high-value builds end to end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have managed subcontractors, driven schedule and budget accountability, navigated commissioning milestones, and mentored junior project staff gives you a clear edge. Certifications like PMP or a background in critical facility standards also strengthen a senior-level application.
Which companies hire senior level data center construction managers?
Companies hiring senior level data center construction managers right now include Meta, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Mortenson Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from hyperscale cloud operators, large general contractors with critical facilities divisions, and data center developers managing multi-site expansion programs.
Are there remote senior level data center construction manager jobs?
Yes, though the nature of construction work means most roles require significant on-site presence. About 41% of senior level data center construction manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those listings typically involve program oversight, owner's representation, or multi-site coordination roles where travel substitutes for a fixed site assignment.
What makes a data center construction manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by full project ownership rather than task execution. That means accountability for budget, schedule, quality, and safety across the entire build, authority over subcontractor and vendor relationships, and responsibility for delivering commissioning milestones. Senior professionals are also expected to mentor project engineers and coordinators, and to serve as the primary decision-maker when issues escalate on site.
Which industries hire the most senior level data center construction managers?
Senior Level data center construction manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors are driving the most hiring because of aggressive capacity expansion, the complexity of hyperscale and colocation builds, and the critical infrastructure standards that require experienced leadership on every project.