Construction Manager, Data Center Development

Construction Manager, Data Center Development

Menlo Park, CA +1 location

Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction

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Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end construction execution for hyperscale data center projects, including civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes from groundbreaking through turnover

• Define and enforce construction management standards, processes, and quality control frameworks across the data center project portfolio

• Lead and coordinate general contractors, specialty subcontractors, commissioning agents, and third-party inspectors to ensure alignment with project schedules and technical specifications

• Drive resolution of complex field conditions, design conflicts, and scope changes through structured RFI, submittal, and change order management processes

• Establish and maintain master construction schedules using critical path methodology, identifying risks and mitigation strategies to protect key milestones

• Oversee construction cost management including budget tracking, forecast updates, change order negotiation, and earned value reporting

• Champion site safety programs and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, Meta safety standards, and contractor safety plans across all active construction zones

• Partner with design, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure constructability, systems integration, and readiness for mechanical and electrical commissioning

• Provide organizational leadership by mentoring other construction managers and project engineers, and contributing to the development of scalable delivery frameworks for the broader data center development program

• Engage with local authorities, utilities, and permitting agencies to manage inspections, certificates of occupancy, and regulatory compliance throughout construction

• Minimum Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing construction of large-scale, mission-critical facilities such as data centers, semiconductor fabs, or industrial process facilities

• Experience leading construction delivery of projects exceeding $200M in total construction value, including direct oversight of general contractors and major subcontractors

• Experience managing complex MEP systems construction and commissioning in mission-critical or high-availability facility environments

• Experience developing and managing construction schedules using critical path method tools and driving recovery plans when milestones are at risk

• Experience defining construction management standards, quality programs, or delivery frameworks adopted across a multi-project portfolio

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering hyperscale or colocation data center construction projects at the campus or multi-building program level

• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

• Familiarity with data center electrical infrastructure including medium-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and high-density power distribution

• Experience with integrated project delivery models, design-build contracting, or construction management at-risk procurement structures

• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

• Professional credentials such as CCM, PMP, or PE licensure in a relevant engineering discipline

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

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• United States of America: $178,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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