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Senior Data Center Construction Manager

Reno, NV · On-site

Senior Data Center Construction Manager As a Senior Data Center Construction Manager, you are accountable for delivering large-scale, mission-critical construction projects safely, on schedule, and ...

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How much do data centre construction manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for data centre construction manager in the United States is $97,145.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Centre Construction Manager vs Data Centre Project Engineer?

AspectData Centre Construction ManagerData Centre Project Engineer
CredentialsRelevant construction management certifications, engineering degreeEngineering degree, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees construction sites, manages teamsSupports project planning, technical execution
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction firms, data center developersEngineering firms, data center contractors
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on construction management rolesFocus on technical project roles

The Data Centre Construction Manager primarily oversees the entire construction process, managing teams and ensuring project completion. In contrast, the Data Centre Project Engineer focuses on technical aspects and supports project planning. Both roles require engineering knowledge and are integral to data center development, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Data Centre Construction Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,145 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Data Center Construction Manager

Manassas, VA • On-site

SPECTRAFORCE
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage the onsite construction, commissioning, and turnover of Data Center Fitout projects in leased properties.

  • Coordinate with contractors, landlords, consultants, and cross-functional partners to ensure project progress and delivery.

  • Develop and maintain project schedules, manage costs, and oversee project closeout activities.

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager - Data Center

Duration: 12 Months (potential for extension)

Location: Manassas. VA

50% Travel to sites across North America as needed.


Roles and Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the onsite construction, commissioning, and turnover of Data Center Fitout projects in leased properties.

Support the Lead CM as needed including contractor, designer, and vendor management.

Ownership of the construction scope, including retrofits of existing data halls and build outs of new spaces within the leased portfolio across North America.

Provides project coordination between Contractors, Landlords, Consultants and Cross Functional Partners.

Provide construction leadership at the site by developing and maintaining strong relationships with our cross functional partners, consultants, vendors, landlords and contractors.

Identify, define, and gain cross functional alignment around opportunities to drive efficiency through innovation, process, and accountability.

Provide project planning and scoping by working with cross functional partners and internal customers to identify, sequence and package work scopes for execution.

Aid in the creation and maintenance of project schedules with support from Project Controls and Scheduling.

Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing in partnership with cross functional / matrixed team members in cost and schedule.

Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates. Reporting upward on opportunities, risks, and mitigations to ensure predictable delivery of capacity.

Responsible for monthly WIP walks to validate work in place for invoicing and regular site walks amongst Contractors, Landlord, consultants and cross functional partners to track progress and confirm handover conditions are met.

Manage relationships with the contractor, and designer.

Assist with developing capital project budgets and provide ROM construction cost estimates.

Manage monthly CapEx forecasting for all project related costs.

Provide analysis and action plan based on weekly project status report (financial, schedule, Q/C).

Manage Method of Procedures (MOPs) for any retrofit/remedy work in live data center.

Facilitates interaction between Contractor, Client and 3rd party QA/QC teams.

Responsible for Project Closeout.

Escalates key issues quickly to Construction Manager.

Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviors and communications.

Support and lead an industry leading safety culture and program.

Approximately 50% travel to support project sites across North America.


Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree and/or minimum of 7-10 years professional experience in any combination of construction, operations, maintenance, and project planning.

7 - 10 years experience directly related to the design or construction of data centers/critical infrastructure.

General knowledge of electrical, mechanical and connectivity systems.

Ability to manage multiple projects at a time in different phases.

Mission Critical, infrastructure, and/or Data Center Construction Experience .

Experience in commissioning of retrofit and new leased data center build outs.

Knowledge of CPM scheduling practices and familiarity with Primavera P6 software.

Functional in MS Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint etc.).


Additional Requirements:

Needs to be able to travel as needed.

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously ranging from 600k to $100M.

Past experience working in leased facilities is preferred but not mandatory.


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