Construction Manager - Need locals to TX OR Near by locations

Construction Manager (Owner s Representative) Data Center Project

Location: Temple, TX (100% on-site)
Job Type: Contract (9 months, potential extension)
Schedule: 40 hours/week, no overtime expected
Industry: Mission-Critical / Data Center Construction

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Construction Manager to support a large-scale, mission-critical construction project in Temple, Texas. This role will act as an Owner s Representative, overseeing day-to-day construction execution, contractor coordination, and site activities to ensure the project stays on schedule and aligned with project goals.

This is a leadership-focused role suited for a mid-level Construction Manager who enjoys being in the field and driving execution not design.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site Owner s Representative for a large-scale construction project (~$300M)
• Oversee and coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
• Manage daily site activities to ensure schedule, quality, and safety compliance
• Lead contractor meetings and maintain strong communication across stakeholders
• Track progress against construction schedules and flag risks early
• Coordinate closely with an on-site Connectivity Engineer
• Support construction execution across MEP and telecommunications scopes
• Ensure work aligns with project milestones and delivery targets

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in construction project management (execution-focused)
• Background as an Owner s Rep -side Project Manager
• Strong experience managing contractors and vendors
• Proven leadership, communication, and coordination skills
• Experience on large-scale construction projects
• Working knowledge of MEP systems and telecommunications infrastructure
• Field-based construction experience with basic schedule and budget oversight
• Mid-level profile (motivated, hands-on; not overly senior)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

• Mission-critical or critical facilities projects (data centers preferred but not required)
• Exposure to:
• Data centers
• Semiconductor facilities
• Oil & gas
• Healthcare infrastructure
• Bachelor s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Work Environment

• 100% on-site at an active construction site
• Fast-paced, execution-driven environment
• Direct oversight of contractors and vendors
• Highly collaborative role with site leadership and engineering teams

Why This Role?

• Support a high-visibility Meta data center project
• Work on a $300M construction project already ~30 45% complete
• Projected substantial completion by end of year
• Fast interview process (single interview, quick decision)
• Strong potential for extension or redeployment based on project pipeline
• Temple, TX offers a strong local talent pipeline and desirable cost of living