Project Manager - Construction

PROJECT MANAGER, CONSTRUCTION

We’re seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager with a strong engineering background to lead mission-critical build efforts for our data center in Memphis, Tennessee. As a key on-site leader, you’ll bring technical credibility, engineering expertise, and steady leadership to fast-paced, high-impact projects. You’ll own site relationships, collaborate closely with technical, design, and construction teams, and report to central construction leadership, with potential shifts in reporting lines as projects evolve.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee end-to-end project execution, from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and handover
• Coordinate multiple vendors and trade partners, ensuring seamless communication between field teams, engineering disciplines, and technical stakeholders
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure high-quality delivery, safety, schedule adherence, and operational readiness
• Drive project progress, resolving roadblocks and keeping complex, multi-phase timelines on track
• Create and align construction schedules and deliverables with SpaceXSI's broader infrastructure and AI supercomputing goals through cross-functional collaboration
• Partner with engineering and commissioning teams to guide technical integration and resolve issues efficiently
• Deliver regular updates using well-designed KPIs, dashboards, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the project meets technical, quality, and engineering standards outlined in the base design
• Perform quantity take-offs, field verifications, and progress monitoring to support accurate forecasting and reporting
• Manage change orders, identifying value-engineered solutions to minimize unnecessary changes and control costs
• Lead site safety initiatives, fostering a consistent and effective safety culture
• Adapt to evolving needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required, regardless of original job scope

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or another engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale construction projects, with a focus on data centers or industrial infrastructure

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong engineering background with proven ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements across multiple disciplines
• Demonstrated success leading on-site construction teams with authority and building trust with vendors, partners, and technical stakeholders
• Experience managing large programs involving multiple vendors, dynamic priorities, and complex coordination
• Excellent communication skills across disciplines, from field-level updates to technical escalations with engineering teams
• Thrives in solving complex, real-time problems with adaptability, composure, and data-driven decision making
• Previous experience in data center, hyperscale construction projects, or mission-critical facilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced engineering credentials
• Familiarity with Memphis/Shelby County building codes, regulations, and permitting processes
• Experience with commissioning, MEP systems, structural works, or site development for technical facilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex construction and engineering challenges
• Proficiency with construction management tools (Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, etc.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
• Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise and construction
• Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• This is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US.