Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager – Mission Critical / Data Center Construction Industry: Construction / Mission Critical / Data Centers / Civil Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary: Our client, a respected builder in the mission critical sector, is expanding its Texas Gulf Coast presence and seeking a Construction Manager with a strong civil background to lead data center construction in Corpus Christi. This is a high visibility role on a ground-up program where civil and sitework execution set the pace for everything that follows. The Construction Manager will serve as the on-site leader, driving schedule, quality, and safety while acting as a trusted point of contact for the client and design team. The Construction Manager owns day-to-day execution of large-scale data center construction from site development through structural completion and handoff to MEP-intensive phases. The role blends hands-on field leadership with client-facing responsibility, managing subcontractors, coordinating with owners and engineers, and keeping complex civil scopes on schedule in a fast-track environment. Responsibilities: Lead ground-up data center construction, with emphasis on civil and sitework packages including mass grading, earthwork, deep foundations, underground utilities, paving, and site drainage. Direct daily field operations, supervising subcontractors and self-perform crews to maintain schedule, quality, and safety standards. Serve as the primary on-site representative to the owner, functioning in a client-facing capacity on progress reporting, issue resolution, and milestone planning. Coordinate with design teams, geotechnical consultants, and inspectors to resolve civil and structural issues in the field. Manage project schedules, look-ahead planning, and sequencing across concurrent civil, structural, and building trades. Oversee subcontractor buyout support, scope reviews, change management, and cost control in partnership with project management staff. Enforce site safety programs and lead a zero-incident culture across all trades. Ensure QA/QC compliance for concrete placement, structural work, and utility installation, including documentation and closeout. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered. Proven experience managing ground-up commercial or industrial construction, with direct exposure to mission critical, data center, or comparable heavy civil and structural projects. Strong command of civil scopes: earthwork, foundations, underground utilities, concrete, and site infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to lead subcontractors and field teams on fast-track schedules. Comfortable in a client-facing role with owners, engineers, and inspectors. Working knowledge of scheduling tools (P6 or MS Project) and construction management platforms (Procore or similar). Ability to be based in or relocate to the Corpus Christi, Texas area. Seniority is flexible. Our client will consider strong candidates across a range of experience levels, with title and scope aligned accordingly. Compensation: Our client offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program, commensurate with experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stoneway Talent Solutions