Construction Manager – Data Centers

What You’ll Do

• Stakeholder Relations
• Foster collaborative relationships with Owners, General Contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication between all project participants to proactively resolve issues and maintain alignment on project objectives.
• Participate in owner, contractor, and coordination meetings to review project progress, schedule, quality, safety, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Project Oversight
• Provide day-to-day oversight of field construction activities from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Manage tenant improvement (TI), renovation, and adaptive reuse projects involving the conversion of existing facilities into mission-critical data centers.
• Oversee structural modifications, architectural build-outs, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire protection, and specialty systems installation.
• Coverage of installation of critical infrastructure including electrical distribution systems, backup power systems, cooling systems, containment solutions, and supporting building systems.
• Review contractor work plans, construction schedules, logistics plans, means and methods, and manpower allocations.
• Participation in pull planning and short-term look-ahead scheduling meetings to ensure efficient sequencing of work.
• Monitor contractor productivity, schedule performance, and resource utilization while identifying and mitigating potential delays.
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, building codes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Document Management
• Management of project documentation including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, transmittals, change orders, permits, inspection reports, and meeting minutes.
• Coordination of design revisions and implementation with contractors and design consultants.
• Maintenance of accurate field documentation to support schedule updates, issue resolution, and change management.
• Utilization of construction management software to track project documentation, progress, and reporting.
• Quality Assurance and Testing
• Verification of construction activities are performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordination of quality inspections, factory acceptance testing (where applicable), field testing, and third-party inspections.
• Monitoring of contractor quality control programs and correction of deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Conducting routine field inspections to verify workmanship and installation quality across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Supporting equipment installation verification, pre-functional inspections, and system readiness for commissioning.
• Safety and Commissioning
• Promotion and reinforcement of a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Participation in safety meetings, site walks, and incident investigations while supporting continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Cohesion with commissioning teams during equipment startup, integrated systems testing, owner demonstrations, and facility turnover.
• Supporting substantial completion, punch list management, owner training, and final project acceptance.
• Project Support
• Supporting the Project Manager in managing project scope, schedule, quality, budget, and risk.
• Preparation of daily field reports documenting construction progress, manpower, inspections, project milestones, and field observations.
• Verification of contractor progress for payment applications and schedule reporting. Coordination of resolution of constructability issues, field conflicts, and design clarifications.
• Management of punch list development, completion tracking, turnover documentation, and project closeout activities.
• Aid in forecasting project milestones and maintaining overall project execution plans.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (Preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience managing commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing tenant improvement (TI), renovation, adaptive reuse, or interior fit-out projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or other technically complex building projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire protection, and critical building systems.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, integrated systems testing, turnover, and facility startup processes.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, quality management systems, and construction best practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% based on project assignments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project), Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Procore, or similar construction management platforms.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping abilities, including daily reports, meeting minutes, schedule tracking, field observations, and change management.
• OSHA 30 certification
• Self-motivated leader capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced, mission-critical construction environments while building strong client and contractor relationships.

Why EPS?

• Meaningful Growth: Hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Diverse perspectives come together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: Generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: Health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: Experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.