We are looking for a driven and capable
Construction Manager - Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure to support us in the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to self-direct; and an emphasis on sound project management fundamentals. Candidates must have extensive experience in utility power generation, transmission, substations, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, and the integration of utility infrastructure with mission-critical facilities. A strong background in hyperscale data center development, utility coordination, energization planning, commissioning, and operational requirements is a major plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Be well-versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; possess a solid understanding of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, commissioning, and utility energization
- Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively with owners, utility providers, engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and both technical and management-level stakeholders
- Lead construction activities for utility power infrastructure supporting large-scale and hyperscale data center developments
- Develop, manage, and report on project scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and energization milestones
- Manage assigned work from design review and preconstruction through testing, energization, final turnover, and close-out
- Develop construction execution strategies that support project schedule milestones and required energization dates
- Serve as the single point of contact for the development and delivery of utility power infrastructure
- Provide construction oversight for:
- Gas-fired power generation plants
- High-voltage substations
- Transmission lines
- Electrical distribution systems
- Underground duct banks
- Medium-voltage distribution systems
- Switchgear installations
- Transformers
- Protective relay systems
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration
- Utility interconnections
- Emergency generation systems
- Fuel systems
- Vendor Management and Contract Compliance:
- Oversee the performance and compliance of utility providers, EPC contractors, general contractors, and specialty vendors
- Review and approve vendor scopes of work and design documentation
- Manage the selection, contracting, coordination, and integration of multiple vendors and internal stakeholders
- Facilitate client and sponsor decision-making to drive solutions and manage change as needed
- Apply negotiation strategies to identify options and recommend solutions
- Ensure compliance with audit findings, inspection requirements, and corrective-action recommendations
- Review project plans, specifications, design packages, and technical requirements for constructability, sequencing, safety, and operational readiness
- Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other project approval tools and templates
- Collaborate with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules and integrate utility construction, testing, commissioning, and energization activities
- Lead daily coordination meetings, weekly progress reviews, OAC meetings, and other project meetings; maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items
- Coordinate closely with local authorities and utility providers to support permitting, inspections, testing, interconnection, and successful energization
- Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, utility requirements, approved designs, and quality management systems
- Coordinate construction activities with commissioning and operations teams to facilitate safe system startup, turnover, and operational readiness
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and report to management on project progress, findings, risks, and recommendations
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Qualifications:
- 10+ years of construction management experience, including 5+ years managing utility infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems, power generation, or related electrical infrastructure
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered
- Experience delivering power generation, utility infrastructure, mission-critical, or data center projects
- Strong knowledge of power generation plants, transmission infrastructure, substations, and medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems
- Experience coordinating with utility providers, electrical contractors, engineers, commissioning teams, and local authorities
- Strong understanding of construction safety, quality management, project controls, construction scheduling, commissioning, and energization planning
- In-depth knowledge of pre-design, preconstruction, contract management, project delivery methods, utility construction practices, and mission-critical construction sequencing
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE standards
- Experience developing various reports for multiple audiences
- Experience in client-facing roles
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex technical construction programs and communicate clearly to both technical and executive stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with utility power generation and gas-fired power plants
- Experience with transmission systems and high-voltage substations
- Experience with medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, and underground duct banks
- Experience with protective relaying, SCADA systems, and utility interconnections
- Prior hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility development and construction experience
- Design, testing, commissioning, and energization experience
- Experience with emergency generation and fuel systems
- Experience integrating renewable energy systems
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Construction Quality Manager Certification (CCQM)
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Active membership in PMI, CMAA, or a similar professional association
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
POSITION DETAILS- Location (On-site):
- Amarillo, Texas
- South Padre, Texas
- Position: Construction Manager - Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure
- Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
- Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft 365
