Align

Construction Manager (Data Center)

Align$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current general contractor license required
  • 5-10+ years in construction management, ideally in mission-critical environments
  • Experience in managing white space fit-out projects in colocation/hyperscale data centers
  • Proven track record of supervising multiple subcontractors and adhering to schedules
  • Strong understanding of QA/QC processes for construction inspections
  • Project management skills covering scheduling and budgeting
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication with stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead onsite management for data center white space fit-out projects
  • Oversee installation of critical infrastructure like containment systems, ladder racks, and HVAC units
  • Manage trade contractors and ensure sequence of work to avoid clashes
  • Coordinate efforts among general contractors, subcontractors, and clients
  • Enforce quality control to ensure compliance with design specs and industry standards
  • Monitor project schedules, budgets, and proactively address risks
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols and site standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and training
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Full-time salaried position
  • Onsite work with some travel required
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a general contractor license to oversee the fit-out of hyperscale data center white space within colocation environments. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of tenant fit-out construction, including coordination of trades, sequencing of work, quality control, and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid general contractor license and bring strong construction management experience within data center environments. They should have a solid understanding of white space infrastructure, including containment systems, overhead conveyance (such as ladder racks and cable tray systems), structural support frameworks, and cooling systems (HVAC). Familiarity with structured cabling systems (low voltage and fiber) is a plus.
  • This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.
  • This position is based in the Sterling/Ashburn area and will work onsite for local data center projects. Approximately 50% travel outside of the Virginia area should be expected at times.
  • A valid general contractor license is required.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead on-site construction management for data center white space fit-out projects
  • Oversee installation of:
    • Structural hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
    • Overhead cable tray systems and ladder rack conveyance
    • Structural support systems for cabinets, racks, cable trays, and electrical power distribution infrastructure
    • Cooling infrastructure, including HVAC units
    • Power distribution from PDU down to cabinet level
  • Manage trade contractors and ensure proper sequencing of work (e.g., structural supports 12 overhead conveyance 12 electrical distribution 12 cabling 12 containment) to maintain schedule and avoid conflicts
  • Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
  • Enforce quality control (QC) processes to ensure installations meet design specifications, load requirements, and industry standards
  • Monitor project schedule, budget, and progress; proactively identify and resolve risks/issues
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols
  • Review construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings related to supports and overhead systems
  • Verify proper installation tolerances, anchoring, and support systems for overhead infrastructure
  • Support commissioning and handover processes

Required Qualifications
  • Must hold a current general contractor license
  • 5-10+ years of construction management experience, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments
  • Proven experience managing white space fit-out / tenant improvement projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and deliver projects on schedule
  • Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including inspection of support systems and overhead installations
  • Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting
  • Candidate must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong stakeholder and client communication

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with low voltage cabling (LVC) and/or fiber optic infrastructure within data centers
  • Procore experience is strongly preferred
  • RCDD-level knowledge or experience with structured cabling design standards (e.g., setting or enforcing standards)
  • Experience in commissioning or turnover of data center white space environments

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Tier 3

PM26

About Align

Align Technology is a global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells Invisalign clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and exocad CAD/CAM software for orthodontics and dentistry. The company was founded in 1997 by Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth and is headquartered in San Jose, California. Invisalign clear aligners are used to treat misaligned teeth and are an alternative to traditional metal braces. The company's iTero intraoral scanners are used to create digital impressions of teeth and gums, which are used to create Invisalign aligners and other dental restorations. Align Technology has operations in over 40 countries and has sold over 8 million Invisalign aligners.
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