Burns & McDonnell

Site Manager - Data Centers (Nationwide)

Burns & McDonnell$290K — $420K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 17 years in construction management or similar experience, or Associate Degree with 19 years, or High School Diploma/GED with 21 years in relevant roles.
  • Strong understanding of diverse construction disciplines and processes.
  • Proficient communication and supervisory skills for managing field personnel.
  • Meeting company's driving requirements is essential.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all construction activities on-site, ensuring safety and project adherence.
  • Direct and supervise discipline superintendents and administrative staff.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and conduct regular audits.
  • Manage construction sequencing, budget, and schedule adherence.
  • Develop client and subcontractor relationships for effective project execution.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to address field engineering challenges.
  • Generate reports documenting construction progress and compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance and disability coverage for employee wellness.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing long-term investment benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement program with company participation options.
  • Wellness programs to promote overall health and productivity.
Full Job Description
Description

The Site Manager will provide overall day-to-day on-site administrative and technical management of all field personnel, subcontractors, and construction activities associated with the development of mission-critical data center facilities. These projects vary in size and complexity and support the digital infrastructure that powers cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and global connectivity. This role offers the opportunity to help deliver some of the most advanced and high-profile construction projects in the industry.
  • Responsible and accountable for all construction activity that occurs on the assigned project site, including but not limited to: safety, quality, project controls, materials, subcontractors, contract execution, client interfaces, client relations, engineering interfaces and start-up/commissioning interfaces.
  • Direct, coordinate and supervise on-site discipline superintendents, scheduling, engineering, cost control, material control, commercial management, and administrative staff.
  • Responsible for the overall project safety and compliance with the applicable Safety and Health Plans. This includes, reviewing and auditing site specific safety documentation for Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
  • Supervise and direct overall construction effort to verify project is sequenced and constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule requirements.
  • Responsible for efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of Subcontractors and Burns & McDonnell personnel.
  • Enforce compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules and client requirements. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required. Provide accurate performance feedback for all project team members.
  • Develop and foster effective client and subcontractor relationships.
  • Interface with client representatives, municipal authorities and other contractors as necessary to execute projects.
  • Coordinate and communicate with the Engineering Manager and Discipline Engineers to plan and sequence engineering deliverables and resolve field engineering items.
  • Collaborate with the project management team to develop and implement Project Execution Plans, project procedures, working documents, site procedures and project standards.
  • Authorize purchase requisitions for field procurements under supervision of Project Manager.
  • Review and approve subcontractor progress payments and Supplier invoices under supervision from Project Manager.
  • Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommendation of construction methods and equipment installation.
  • Complete daily, weekly and monthly progress reports in addition to other reports as necessary to document construction progress. Review all subordinate and subcontractor field reports.
  • Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing 3-week look-ahead reports and the overall project schedule.
  • Oversee and direct construction progress tracking and forecasting including Field Progress Measurement Systems, Critical Path Scheduling and commodity tracking systems.
  • Oversee and direct the final construction documentation turnover process to clients. This includes construction turnover to clients or internal startup and commissioning teams.
  • Provide site oversight and coordination of startup and commissioning teams.
  • Supervise and enforce compliance with project Quality Management System.
  • Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
  • Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
  • Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
  • Manages and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
  • Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&ID's.
  • Read, interpret, and understand civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls and instrumentation drawings, specification and commercial documents.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree and 17 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project required.
  • Or Associate Degree and 19 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project required.
  • Or High School Diploma/GED and 21 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project.
  • Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
  • Position requires excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
  • Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Compensation

$290,000.00-420,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Field Construction Management

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-New York, US-Texas, United States

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 263601

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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