Construction Manager/Project Manager - Mission Critical

About the role

This is not a traditional construction manager role. As a hybrid CM/PM embedded within an active hyperscale data center campus, you will serve as the single point of accountability for both field execution and project administration on behalf of our client and their prime contractor partner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily construction activities within active, mission-critical data center facilities.
• Manage project schedules and milestones across multiple concurrent work streams.
• Cook up and drive accountability among contractors, vendors, client representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative for both Inertial Labs and Amentum.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with AWS project teams and facility operations staff.
• Review, execute, and ensure compliance with Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation.
• Identify and resolve project risks proactively—before issues require escalation.
• Maintain safety compliance and field execution quality across all active scopes.
• Own project reporting, status updates, and program documentation.
• Support retrofit and modernization efforts across multiple data center sites simultaneously.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones clearly to customer and leadership stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent field leadership roles.
• Prior experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, power plants, airports, hospitals, or major industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both field execution and administrative/project management responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills—written, verbal, and in formal reporting contexts.
• Proven leadership presence and a natural ownership mentality.
• High proficiency with technology platforms and project management software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a highly governed program environment.
• Comfort with documentation-heavy processes including approvals, MOPs, and status reporting.

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct experience supporting hyperscale data center programs (AWS, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle, QTS, Equinix, Digital Realty, or similar).
• Experience managing retrofit or brownfield construction projects inside live operational facilities.
• Working knowledge of critical power systems, commissioning processes, and data center infrastructure.
• Familiarity with scheduling and project management platforms including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, and/or Wrike.
• Background supporting mission-critical general contractors or commissioning and critical infrastructure programs.

Education

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent field experience and a demonstrated track record of success in mission-critical environments will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Pay & Benefits

• 50-hour work week at straight-time pay (no overtime approved).
• Direct hire opportunity—not a contract or temporary position.
• Relocation assistance available for candidates relocating to the Manassas, VA area.
• Company-provided PPE and equipment package including safety gear and branded apparel.
• Laptop bag provided.
• Approved boot reimbursement.