Data Center Construction Manager Jobs in Virginia
Data Center Construction Manager jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the hyperscale cloud infrastructure and federal data center sectors, with Northern Virginia standing as the world's largest data center market and sustained demand from mid-level project manager to senior director of construction. Most hiring is anchored in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor, where employers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and QTS Realty Trust maintain large and ongoing construction programs. The most sought-after specialties are hyperscale ground-up construction, critical facility fit-out, and multi-megawatt power and cooling infrastructure. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead schedule development, management, and optimization for a large-scale data center construction program in Tyson's Corner, VA.
This role will own the master schedule, integrate multiple workstreams, and ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The Associate Director will work closely with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain the integrated master schedule for the data center program using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Develop detailed CPM schedules, including logic ties, resource loading, and milestone tracking.
- Incorporate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified schedule.
- Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks; recommend recovery plans and acceleration strategies.
- Conduct “what-if” scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes and optimize sequencing.
- Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and forecasted trends.
- Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
- Support governance processes, including stage gates and schedule risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and client scheduling standards.
- Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and contractors to maintain alignment on schedule objectives.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
- Integrate schedule risk management into project controls; maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
- Manage schedule impacts from scope changes and ensure proper documentation of adjustments.
- Mentor junior schedulers and project controls staff; promote best practices in scheduling and planning.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in scheduling and project controls for large-scale construction programs (data center or mission-critical preferred).
- Expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 (MS Project experience also required).
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and commissioning activities.
- Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and contractors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as PSP, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend are seeking an Associate Director level Scheduler to lead schedule development, management, and optimization for a large-scale data center construction program in Tyson's Corner, VA.
This role will own the master schedule, integrate multiple workstreams, and ensure alignment across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. The Associate Director will work closely with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain schedule integrity, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain the integrated master schedule for the data center program using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Develop detailed CPM schedules, including logic ties, resource loading, and milestone tracking.
- Incorporate design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities into a unified schedule.
- Perform critical path analysis and identify schedule risks; recommend recovery plans and acceleration strategies.
- Conduct “what-if” scenarios to evaluate impacts of changes and optimize sequencing.
- Monitor progress and update schedules based on actual performance and forecasted trends.
- Prepare executive-level schedule reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
- Support governance processes, including stage gates and schedule risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and client scheduling standards.
- Collaborate with project managers, design teams, and contractors to maintain alignment on schedule objectives.
- Facilitate schedule review meetings and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
- Integrate schedule risk management into project controls; maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
- Manage schedule impacts from scope changes and ensure proper documentation of adjustments.
- Mentor junior schedulers and project controls staff; promote best practices in scheduling and planning.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in scheduling and project controls for large-scale construction programs (data center or mission-critical preferred).
- Expertise in CPM scheduling and Primavera P6 (MS Project experience also required).
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, procurement timelines, and commissioning activities.
- Proven ability to manage integrated schedules across multiple workstreams and contractors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as PSP, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-ALM1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Center Construction Manager Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited22
- Amazon7
- Worldwide Mission Critical4
- Meta3
- American Real Estate Partners3
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Technology & Software5
- Retail3
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces3
- Investment & Asset Management1
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center construction manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects
- Demonstrated knowledge of data center power, cooling, and structured cabling systems
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project
- Active PMP, CCM, or equivalent construction project management certification strongly preferred
- Experience coordinating with Virginia utility providers and local AHJ permitting processes
Data Center Construction Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center construction manager in Virginia?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil, or mechanical engineering followed by project experience on mission-critical or industrial builds. Virginia does not require a state-issued contractor's license for the construction manager role itself, though employers often expect a PMP or Certified Construction Manager credential. Candidates who gain field experience on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for data centers in Northern Virginia's dense market typically move into management roles faster than those on general commercial projects.
Which companies hire data center construction managers in Virginia?
Virginia data center construction manager roles are posted by Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Amazon, and Worldwide Mission Critical and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's concentration of hyperscale campuses means hiring is especially active among cloud providers, colocation operators, and the specialized general contractors and owner's representative firms that serve them.
Which Virginia cities have the most data center construction manager jobs?
Manassas, Richmond, and Reston have the most data center construction manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because it hosts the highest density of hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses in the country, Richmond draws roles tied to regional enterprise and government facility projects, and Hampton Roads activity follows federal and defense-related infrastructure investment in that corridor.
Are there remote data center construction manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 63% of data center construction manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-intensive nature of construction oversight. The portions of the role most commonly handled off-site are preconstruction planning, submittal review, scheduling, and owner reporting rather than active site management.
How can I get hired as a data center construction manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an assistant project manager or construction coordinator role with a general contractor or owner's representative firm active in Northern Virginia's data center market. Companies such as Turner Construction, HITT Contracting, and Holder Construction run structured APM programs that place candidates on mission-critical projects from day one. Moving laterally from electrical or mechanical trade supervision into an owner's team is another proven route, and earning a LEED AP or Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer credential early gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to data center construction manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to data center construction manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and target region, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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