Construction Manager - Hyperscale Data Center

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced *Construction Manager* to support a mission-critical and high-visibility *data center construction portfolio in Montgomery, Alabama*. This role is responsible for managing onsite construction activities, commissioning efforts, and project turnover for both new data center buildouts and retrofit projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong work history in *Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)* systems, construction management, and project execution within mission-critical or data center environments.
This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong leadership, relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage onsite construction activities, commissioning, and project turnover for data center projects.
* Support the Lead Construction Manager in contractor, consultant, vendor, and stakeholder management.
* Oversee construction scopes for both retrofit projects in existing data halls and new space buildouts within the leased data center portfolio.
* Coordinate project execution between contractors, consultants, design teams, and cross-functional partners.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and consultants.
* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through innovation, process improvements, accountability, and collaboration.
* Partner with internal teams to develop project scopes, sequencing strategies, and execution plans.
* Support the development and maintenance of project schedules in collaboration with Project Controls and Scheduling teams.
* Manage project budgets, cost changes, and pricing negotiations while maintaining alignment with schedule and financial objectives.
* Track project risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies to ensure predictable delivery timelines.
* Conduct regular site walks and monthly Work-In-Place (WIP) reviews to validate construction progress and support invoicing processes.
* Monitor quality, safety, schedule, and financial performance through project reporting and analysis.
* Assist in developing capital project budgets and preparing Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) construction cost estimates.
* Manage monthly CapEx forecasting and project financial reporting.
* Review and manage Method of Procedures (MOPs) for retrofit work within live data center environments.
* Coordinate with contractors, designers, QA/QC teams, and commissioning partners to ensure successful project delivery.
* Lead project closeout activities and ensure all turnover requirements are completed.
* Escalate critical project issues, risks, and concerns to leadership in a timely manner.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, accountability, and safety.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
* 7-10 years of experience in construction, operations, maintenance, project planning, or related fields.
* 7-10 years of experience supporting the design or construction of data centers, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical facilities.
* Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in various phases of execution.
* Understanding of construction schedules, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management practices.
* Experience working directly with contractors, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
* Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to effectively solve complex construction and technical issues in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience managing mission-critical, infrastructure, or data center construction projects.
* Experience commissioning new construction and retrofit data center projects.
* Familiarity with CPM scheduling methodologies and Primavera P6 software.
* Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and telecommunications/connectivity systems.
* Experience developing and managing project budgets and financial forecasts.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Top Skills Required
* Construction Management
* Project Management
* Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Expertise
* Telecommunications / Connectivity Infrastructure
* Strong Relationship Building and Stakeholder Management
* Schedule and Budget Management
* Data Center or Mission-Critical Construction Experience
* Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
Work Environment
* 100% onsite in *Montgomery, Alabama*.
* Standard 40-hour work week; overtime is not anticipated.
* Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension.
* Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding mission-critical infrastructure portfolio and support high-impact data center projects from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover.
Why Join? This is a unique opportunity to work on some of the industry's most complex and high-profile data center construction projects. You'll play a critical role in delivering next-generation infrastructure while collaborating with top-tier industry professionals and helping drive the success of mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded Construction Manager with strong MEP expertise who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving challenging field and project delivery issues.
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery, AL.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

* Medical, dental & vision


* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


* Short and long-term disability


* Health Spending Account (HSA)


* Transportation benefits


* Employee Assistance Program


* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery,AL.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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