We are seekingWe are seeking an AI Datacenter Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of Bitdeer's AI data center builds. Reporting to the VP, Data Center Construction, you will be Bitdeer's senior representative on site, accountable for safety, schedule, quality, and cost from mobilization through energization, commissioning, and turnover.
You will manage the general contractor and trade partners day to day, coordinate discipline leads, and keep the site moving to plan. The ideal candidate has run large data center or mission-critical sites from the owner's or general contractor's side.
Location: Candidates will work on site as needed and should be based in one of the following areas, primarily in Texas and Ohio: Austin, TX; Rockdale, TX; Abilene, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; Massillon, OH; Clarington, OH; Columbus, OH; Akron, OH; or Pittsburgh, PA.
What you will be responsible forSite Leadership- Owner's Representative: Act as Bitdeer's on-site lead and single point of accountability for the build.
- Contractor Management: Direct the general contractor and trade partners on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule.
- Daily Coordination: Run site coordination meetings, look-ahead planning, and site logistics.
Schedule & Cost- Schedule Delivery: Drive the site schedule and short-interval plans, and flag and recover critical-path slippage.
- Cost Oversight: Review change requests, quantities, and pay applications with cost and procurement.
- Progress Reporting: Report progress, risks, and issues to the VP, Data Center Construction and the TPM.
Safety & Quality- Site Safety: Enforce site safety plans with the EHS Manager and lead by example in the field.
- Quality Control: Verify work against drawings and specifications with the QA/QC Manager.
- Issue Resolution: Resolve RFIs and field issues quickly with design and engineering.
Interfaces & Turnover- Discipline Coordination: Coordinate civil, electrical/HV, mechanical, fiber, and ELV scopes on site.
- Authorities & Utilities: Work with local authorities, inspectors, and utilities on permits, inspections, and site access.
- Turnover: Support commissioning and deliver punch-list closure, as-builts, and turnover.
How you will stand out- Experience: 10+ years in construction management, including 5+ years leading data center or mission-critical sites.
- Project Scale: Experience delivering large, fast-track builds with multiple concurrent trades.
- Technical Breadth: Working knowledge of civil, structural, MEP, and commissioning on data center projects.
- Field Leadership: Proven ability to manage general contractors and trade partners on site.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Certifications: Professional certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour, PMP, or CCM.
- Site-Based Work: Willingness to be based on site and to travel to or relocate to active project locations.
- Field Leadership: Earns respect from contractors and crews and leads from the front.
- Decisiveness: Makes sound calls quickly when field conditions change.
- Communication: Keeps leadership informed with clear, timely updates.
- Accountability: Owns the outcome of the site end to end.
What you will experience working with us- A culture that values authenticity and diverse perspectives.
- An inclusive, respectful environment with open workspaces and an energetic, start-up spirit.
- A fast-growing company with opportunities to network with industry pioneers and enthusiasts.
- The ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset and AI computing industry.
- Involvement in new projects and in developing processes/systems.
- Personal accountability, autonomy, rapid growth, and learning opportunities.
- Attractive benefits and development such as training and mentoring.
