Senior Construction Manager - Data Centers
Senior Construction Manager
Location: Port Washington, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Full‑Time, On‑Site
About the Company
A leading developer and operator of mission‑critical data center infrastructure, powering and supporting the world's most demanding hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise platforms. Operating across multiple markets in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company delivers highly reliable, efficient, and scalable facilities through a combination of greenfield development and strategic expansion.
The organization is experiencing significant growth and continues to invest heavily in new campus developments and advanced infrastructure delivery.
Position Overview
The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for leading the execution of medium‑ to large‑scale data center capital projects at a major campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This role provides end‑to‑end ownership of construction delivery, from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover to Operations.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Construction Manager oversees multiple concurrent workstreams, manages internal and external stakeholders, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality and operational standards.
This is a key leadership role within the construction organization, requiring strong technical judgment, decisive execution, and the ability to integrate seamlessly across Construction, Engineering, Development, and Operations teams.
This position is fully on‑site in Port Washington, WI.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Leadership and Project Execution
- Lead overall management of project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholders, and budget across assigned capital projects
- Drive all phases of construction delivery including preconstruction planning, design development, permitting, competitive bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout
- Manage multiple projects and deliverables concurrently while maintaining alignment with broader organizational objectives
- Translate project requirements into execution with minimal supervision and strong independent judgment
Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Implement and enforce comprehensive safety and quality programs across all work scopes
- Conduct regular site safety walks and ensure contractor compliance with environmental health and safety requirements
- Ensure construction activities comply with Basis of Design, specifications, codes, and applicable regulatory standards
Financial and Commercial Management
- Develop RFPs and manage project‑level budgeting and cost controls
- Prepare and submit regular financial reporting, including forecasting, cash flow analysis, and variance tracking
- Review and validate contractor billing through job walks and progress verification
- Support contract development, negotiation, and ongoing vendor management
Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Operational Integration
- Partner closely with design teams, contractors, and operations stakeholders to ensure coordinated delivery
- Coordinate logistics and planning for owner‑furnished, contractor‑installed equipment
- Lead commissioning activities and critical systems integration across new and existing data center facilities
- Ensure complete and accurate handoff of physical assets and project documentation to Operations
- Maintain a strong understanding of mission‑critical facility operations and uptime requirements
Leadership and Continuous Improvement
- Serve as a mentor and leader to construction team members, promoting accountability and collaboration
- Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, cost, schedule, and quality
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience leading construction projects of increasing complexity; 7-10+ years preferred
- Experience delivering mission‑critical or data center construction projects strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing CSA and MEP construction scopes
- Familiarity with multi‑prime or alternative delivery methods preferred
- Proficiency with construction management and scheduling tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, and commissioning platforms preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Travel expected to be approximately 10 percent, with potential to increase as projects evolve
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