Construction Manager, Fiber - Memphis

Construction Manager, FiberSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars. SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.SpaceX builds its own launch sites, factories, test stands, and AI superclusters — and it plans to keep building. The rockets, the chips, and the missions only matter if the ground under them is real. Construction is how that ground gets built, to a standard the company can actually use. The work does not dry up between jobs. There is a next site, and one after that.You are the senior construction lead for the fiber scope. You own the site relationships, the vendors, and the outcome. You report to central construction leadership, and that line can shift as the project evolves. You are on the job, walking the work, and clearing what is in the way.Scope includes, but not limited to fiber optic backbone and horizontal cabling, pathways, splicing, testing, certification, and handover documentation for the data center.Right now the job is the data center in Memphis, Tennessee. Later work can move to other U.S. construction sites.Responsibilities:Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center fiber scope, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholdersOversee fiber execution from pre-construction and site development through testing, certification, and handoverCoordinate multiple vendors so field and technical teams stay aligned on fiber backbone, horizontal cabling, pathways, splicing, and testingIdentify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readinessDrive progress on the fiber scope and resolve roadblocks so the schedule holdsAlign the fiber schedule with SpaceXSI's infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaborationPartner with teams on commissioning and close issues as they come upDeliver regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholdersHold the work to the technical and quality standards in the base designPerform quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress and support reportingManage change orders, cut unnecessary changes, and control costLead site safety around fiber installation, splicing, testing, and work at heightsSupport cross-functional partners as the project requiresBasic Qualifications:5+ years of experience managing data center or construction projectsPreferred Skills and Experience:Experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projectsCertification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (FOA, BICSI, or equivalent)Advanced expertise in fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and certification proceduresDeep technical knowledge of hyperscale data center networking, structured cabling, and fiber infrastructureExperience in AI/HPC data centers or other mission-critical facilitiesHighly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probesKnowledge of different fiber types, proper cleaning/validation techniques, switches, and port identificationsProficiency with computers, fiber management software, and electronic testing systemsExcellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skillsDeep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operationsProven ability to lead on-site with authority and build trust with vendors, partners, and technical teamsExperience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic prioritiesStrong communication skills across disciplines, from field updates to technical escalationsThrives in solving complex, real-time problems with adaptability and composurePrevious experience in data center construction or highly technical facilitiesFamiliarity with local Memphis building codes and regulationsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex construction challengesAdditional Requirements:Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testingPosition is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checksComfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noiseAvailable to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is requiredAbility to lift at least 25 lbsMust be willing to travel as neededThis is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the USSpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. 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