Construction Manager

Schedule: Full-time, on-site Engagement: Long-term contract through 2029 Role Overview Data Center TALNT is hiring an experienced Construction Manager for a leading global hyperscale cloud provider’s active data center campus in Eagle Mountain, Utah, just outside Salt Lake City. In this owner-side role, you will oversee day-to-day field execution across active data hall construction. You’ll direct trade contractors, maintain schedule accountability, enforce quality and safety standards, and partner closely with engineering and commissioning teams. This is a fast-moving, long-term program with significant work ahead. Data Center TALNT already has Construction Managers working on the campus, and this position will expand that team. This position is fully on-site in Eagle Mountain, with no remote or hybrid option. What You’ll Do Manage daily field construction activities across assigned data halls Ensure work is completed according to project plans, specifications, and schedule Coordinate and direct MEP trade contractors, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection Oversee MEP scopes from rough-in through energization and commissioning Track construction progress, identify delays early, and develop recovery plans with senior project leadership Enforce structured QA/QC processes, including inspection hold points, pre-functional checklists, and punch-list resolution Champion jobsite safety and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, site protocols, and project-specific safety plans Lead safety stand-downs and support incident investigations when required Run daily coordination meetings with trade foremen, subcontractor project managers, and client representatives Support RFI and submittal processes while documenting field conditions and escalating design conflicts Partner with commissioning teams to complete turnover packages and prepare systems for functional testing Provide clear daily progress reporting to project leadership and the client Manage site logistics, laydown areas, and material staging across concurrent data hall builds Required Qualifications At least two years of data center construction experience—this is mandatory and the client’s first screening requirement Five or more years of total construction management experience within commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or similarly complex projects Direct experience managing MEP-heavy scopes, including electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, generators, and UPS systems Proven ability to manage multiple trade contractors simultaneously on a fast-track construction schedule Working knowledge of commissioning and the construction-to-commissioning handoff Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or comparable platforms OSHA 30 certification Ability to work on-site in Eagle Mountain six days per week Availability to begin the engagement quickly Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting major hyperscale cloud or technology clients Familiarity with critical-facility energization and commissioning sequences Design-build and fast-track delivery experience in mission-critical environments PMP, CCM, or LEED certification completed or in progress General contractor or owner’s representative experience on programs exceeding $500 million Why Data Center TALNT? Data Center TALNT specializes exclusively in placing construction professionals on hyperscale data center programs. We work directly with some of the largest and most complex programs in the country, plac #J-18808-Ljbffr Data Center TALNT