Senior Construction Manager, Mission-Critical Facilities

  • Port Washington, WI
  • Posted 8 days ago | Updated 8 days ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

("Senior Construction Manager" OR "Senior Technical Construction Manager" OR "Senior Field Construction Manager" OR "Construction Manager" OR "Field Operations Manager") AND ("data center" OR "mission-critical" OR "high-tech" OR "semiconductor" OR "microchip" OR "advanced manufacturing") AND ("electrical systems" OR "mechanical systems" OR "MEP" OR "cooling systems" OR "busway" OR "critical power" OR "fiber" OR "telecom" OR "liquid cooling") AND ("project management" OR "construction management" OR "field operations" OR "site management") AND ("leadership" OR "team management" OR "contractor management")

Job Details

Senior Construction Manager, Mission-Critical Facilities

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Manager, Mission-Critical Facilities to oversee day-to-day construction activities for a large-scale data center development in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for managing field operations, supervising contractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and driving project schedules to meet aggressive milestones. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in mission-critical construction, exceptional coordination skills, and deep familiarity with ground-up data center delivery.

Location: Port Washington, Wisconsin
Employment Type: 6–12 Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Range: $85–$115/hour (W2)

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead field execution for all phases of mission-critical facility construction, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage trades.

  • Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget alignment.

  • Perform daily site walks, track progress, identify issues, and escalate risks to project leadership.

  • Review construction documents, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate field installation.

  • Coordinate with internal teams (Design, Commissioning, Network, Operations) for seamless phase transitions.

  • Manage RFIs, change orders, work plans, and construction deliverables.

  • Ensure adherence to data center standards, local building codes, and environmental and safety regulations.

  • Facilitate weekly onsite meetings, subcontractor coordination, and schedule updates.

  • Monitor material delivery, inventory, and installation sequencing to prevent delays.

  • Support commissioning and turnover activities, including issue tracking and resolution.

  • Maintain daily and weekly reporting documentation for stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

  • 10+ years of experience in field construction management, including large-scale data center projects. Experience in industrial, mission-critical, or high-tech facility construction is highly relevant.

  • Strong background in MEP systems, electrical distribution, structural systems, and construction workflows.

  • Proven experience managing general contractors and subcontractors on complex, fast-paced projects.

  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar tools.

  • Strong understanding of OSHA and site safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on hyperscale data center projects (Meta, Google, Microsoft, AWS, etc.).

  • OSHA 30 certification.

  • Experience supporting commissioning and turnover processes.

  • Familiarity with lean construction methodologies and large-scale scheduling workflows.

Why This Role:
This position offers immediate leadership impact on a mission-critical project, exposure to hyperscale data center operations, and the opportunity to lead complex systems and teams in a high-stakes environment.

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