Construction Manager

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Data Center Construction Manager to work on Mission Critical data construction projects in Northern Virginia.

Position Overview

The Construction Manager is responsible for day to day onsite management of electrical, mechanical, and other subcontractor activities in live, mission critical data centers in Northern Virginia. The role focuses on coordinating subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality, and keeping work aligned to schedule, procedures, and client requirements.

This is a key onsite role to ensure safety and quality while managing day-to-day efficiency and adherence to schedule and program specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Manage onsite project execution as the primary point of contact for subcontractor supervisors and client representatives.

Project Administration

Track onsite task completion against the project schedule and trackers; report deviations and impacts promptly.

Maintain daily field reports and notes on task progress, site conditions, and issues

Prepare and submit RFIs to the client; coordinating with technical leads to respond to subcontractor RFIs.

Collect documentation and evidence to initiate and support change order requests.

Procurement & Mobilization

Coordinate long lead equipment needs with project management and arrange deliveries to align with outage windows and access constraints.

Perform pre job walks with subcontractors to develop site utilization plans (laydown, logistics, and access).

Establish and maintain onsite working space and basic infrastructure for project teams.

Print and post required permits and full size Issued for Construction drawings in the field.

Verify that subcontractors and lower tier vendors meet qualification and licensing requirements before starting work.

SafetyImplement and enforce client and site specific safety protocols, including LOTO, hot work, confined space, and excavation procedures.

Conduct safety audits and inspections using client specified digital tools (e.g., mobile safety / audit platforms).

Review subcontractor safety plans and consolidate them into client required formats for review and approval.

Quality & Execution

Coordinate onsite activities for all trades and client resources to maintain productive, conflict free work fronts.

Coordinate security and masking requests and manage site access through the established site?access processes.

Lead daily coordination with the client's operations team at the start and end of the workday to review work plans, impacts, and status.

Coordinate with other concurrent projects and vendors onsite to avoid schedule and space conflicts.

Schedule and coordinate inspections with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and client representatives.

Assist in developing and tracking Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for execution in live environments and ensure field work follows approved MOPs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Issue concise weekly "This Week / Next Week" updates summarizing accomplishments, upcoming work, and risks.

Ensure field work complies with NFPA, NEC, and applicable local codes.

Manage stakeholder communication around shutdown / startup sequences during critical cutovers and energizations.

Conduct pre task planning meetings with subcontractors, especially before high risk or intrusive work.

Review lift plans, confined space plans, hot work permits, and excavation / elevated risk work plans, routing them to required approvers.

Documentation & Closeout

Coordinate final inspections with AHJs and client representatives to support turnover.

Develop, track, and close punch lists in collaboration with the client and trade partners.

Qualifications

Required3–5+ years of construction management or field engineering experience in mission critical, industrial, or data center environments, including at least 2 years overseeing live electrical or MEP work.

Proven experience coordinating subcontractors, RFIs, change orders, and QA / QC documentation on active construction sites.

Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and MEP fundamentals (switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, UPS, generators, cooling systems).

Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and site safety practices for high risk work (LOTO, hot work, confined space, excavation).

Proficiency with construction management and documentation tools (e.g., Procore or similar) and standard office productivity software.

Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead onsite meetings and interface with client operations teams.