Construction Manager - Mission Critical

EarthStream Global

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years construction management experience focusing on mission-critical projects
  • Proven track record managing large-scale projects in high-reliability settings (data centers preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and cost control
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Thorough understanding of US construction codes and OSHA regulations
  • Willingness to travel or relocate as necessary

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site construction for mission-critical projects such as data centers
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety
  • Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve milestones
  • Enforce OSHA and company safety standards
  • Collaborate with project teams for seamless project delivery
  • Review construction documents, including RFIs and change orders
  • Maintain communication with stakeholders and provide updates on progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work arrangements where feasible
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of complex, mission-critical construction projects across the United States. This role will play a key part in managing high-value, fast-paced projects where safety, quality, and schedule adherence are critical to success.
You will oversee site operations from pre-construction through close-out, working closely with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure world-class project delivery in environments where uptime and reliability are paramount.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead on-site construction activities for mission-critical projects, including data centers and other critical facilities
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, quality controls, and safety performance
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure project milestones are achieved
  • Enforce compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, and site-specific requirements
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commissioning teams to support seamless project delivery
  • Review construction documents, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, providing regular progress and risk updates
  • Support commissioning, turnover, and close-out processes
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 7-10 years of construction management experience, with significant exposure to mission-critical or complex technical projects
  • Proven experience managing large-scale projects in live or high-reliability environments (data centers highly preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, and cost controls
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Thorough understanding of US construction codes, standards, and OSHA safety requirements
  • Ability to travel or relocate to project sites as required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Experience delivering data center projects for hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise clients
  • Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, P6, MS Project)
  • OSHA 30 certification (or higher)

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