Our client is scaling multiple AI/hyperscale builds across Texas. They’re hiring a Senior Construction Manager to own day-to-day field delivery for 20–80 MW phases—clear schedules, clean quality, and predictable turnover to Commissioning & Ops.
Role overview
You’ll run site execution across civil/structural/architectural and full MEP, keeping trades aligned to the critical path. You’ll partner with Power Delivery (substation/MV) and Commissioning (L1–L5/IST) to hit readiness gates with minimal rework.
What you’ll do
Field leadership: turn IFCs into executable work packages; drive 3–6 week look-aheads and constraint removal.
MEP coordination: sequence MV/LV (gens, MV switchgear, UPS, PDU/RPP) with mechanical plants (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, CW/DX) and controls (BMS/EPMS).
Quality & turnover: enforce ITPs, mock-ups, inspections; close NCR/punch fast; keep redlines/as-builts and turnover dossiers tidy.
Safety first: lead PTW/LOTO, lift plans, hot works, confined spaces; track leading/lagging indicators with the HSE team.
Schedule & cost hygiene: hold GC/subs to manpower plans and sequence; flag cost exposure and support CO negotiations with the CM/PM.
Interfaces: coordinate white-space build (racks, busway, containment) and liquid cooling tie-ins (DTC/immersion) where applicable.
Reporting: daily log + weekly dashboard—critical path, earned progress, risks, and exec decisions needed.
What you’ve delivered
8–12+ years in mission-critical or large industrial builds; 2+ completed data center phases (≥20–60 MW) through TCO.
Proven GC/subcontractor leadership on fast-track jobs; strong GMP/CO discipline and claims avoidance.
Comfortable bridging Construction↔Commissioning: understands L1–L5, IST prep, and readiness gates.
Tooling: P6 (or similar), Procore (or equivalent), BIM/VDC basics; crisp written updates.
Nice to have
Utility/substation interface exposure; MV switching windows experience.
High-density hall sequencing and liquid-cooling (DTC/immersion) familiarity.
Owner/developer background or multi-site campus rollout experience.
Location & travel
Austin or Dallas base (hybrid) with 25–40% in-state travel across campuses, OEMs, and utility meetings.
Compensation (guide)
$160k–$215k base + 12–25% bonus (equity possible depending on employer type); full benefits and relocation support.