Sr. Construction Manager AMER Central

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk management, process optimization, and schedule governance across all construction operations.
• Implement digital solutions to streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and support collaborative planning efforts.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, monitor key performance indicators, and adapt strategies to meet evolving project demands.
• Champion new technologies, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and ensure adherence to organizational standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7-10 years of progressive management experience in design and construction, ideally with data centers or similar environments
• Experience managing multi-country projects and delivering large developments
• Proven expertise in construction project management, including digital tools, risk management, automation, and operational optimization
• Familiarity with schedule governance, collaborative planning, and workflow optimization
• Experience in continuous process improvement and managing KPIs/metrics
• Strong understanding of change/gating processes in owner-operator development organizations

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders including design managers, procurement, sales, and building operations.
• Serve as the primary customer contact for Build-to-Suit projects to ensure day-to-day responsibilities are met by design teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure execution of standard projects in accordance with DLR internal design engineering standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent construction projects with competing priorities.
• Conduct project site visits for meetings, audits, and issue resolution.
• Support preparation and evaluation of RFPs for contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
• Negotiate and develop contracts with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Create and maintain project schedules and communicate updates to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DLR Project Delivery / Management Standards across all participants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractor, consultant, and vendor partners.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent education.
• 7–10 years of project management experience with technically complex projects (or strong motivation to grow with less experience).
• Strong project management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects and working effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; highly self-motivated.
• Working knowledge of construction terminology, design principles, and contract structures.
• Financial acumen to interpret and develop budgets, estimates, and cost analyses.
• Comprehensive understanding of electrical, mechanical, security/monitoring, and fire/life-safety systems.
• Familiarity with building code requirements and standard design/construction practices.
• Ability to interpret design drawings, construction specifications, contracts, schedules, and budget summaries; proficiency with MS Office and AutoCAD (preferred).