Construction Manager - Data Center Construction

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Construction Manager to work on Mission Critical data construction projects in Northern Virginia. 

Manage onsite project execution as the primary point of contact for subcontractor supervisors and client representatives. This is a key role ensuring safety and quality while managing program specifications, efficiency and adherence to schedule.You are responsible for day-to-day onsite management of electrical, mechanical, and other subcontractor activities in live, mission critical data centers. In this role you will focus on coordinating subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality, and keeping work aligned to schedule, procedures, and client requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Administration

• Track onsite task completion against the project schedule and trackers; report deviations and impacts promptly.
• Maintain daily field reports and notes on task progress, site conditions, and issues
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• Prepare and submit RFIs to client; coordinating with technical leads to respond to subcontractor RFIs.
• Collect documentation and evidence to initiate and support change order requests.

Procurement & Mobilization

• Coordinate long lead equipment needs with project management and arrange deliveries to align with outage windows and access constraints.
• Perform pre-job walks with subcontractors to develop site utilization plans.
• Establish and maintain onsite working space and basic infrastructure for project teams.
• Print and post required permits and full size Issued for Construction drawings in the field.
• Verify that subcontractors and lower tier vendors meet qualification and licensing requirements before starting work.

Safety

• Implement and enforce client and site-specific safety protocols, including LOTO, hot work, confined space, and excavation procedures.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections using client specified digital tools.
• Review subcontractor safety plans and consolidate them into client required formats for review and approval.

Quality & Execution

• Coordinate onsite activities for all trades and client resources.
• Coordinate security and masking requests and manage site access through the established site access processes.
• Lead daily coordination with the client’s operations team at the start and end of the workday to review work plans, impacts, and status.
• Coordinate with other concurrent projects and vendors onsite to avoid schedule and space conflicts.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections with Authorities Having Jurisdiction and client representatives.
• Assist in developing and tracking MOPs for execution in live environments and ensure field work follows approved MOPs and SOPs.
• Issue concise weekly “This Week / Next Week” updates summarizing accomplishments, upcoming work, and risks.
• Ensure field work complies with NFPA, NEC, and applicable local codes.
• Manage stakeholder communication around shutdown/startup sequences during critical cutovers and energizations.
• Conduct pre task planning meetings with subcontractors, especially before high risk or intrusive work.
• Review lift plans, confined space plans, hot work permits, and excavation / elevated risk work plans, routing them to required approvers.

Documentation & Closeout

• Coordinate final inspections with AHJs and client representatives to support turnover.
• Develop, track, and close punch lists in collaboration with the client and trade partners.

BACKGROUND

• Solid construction management or field engineering experience in mission critical, industrial, or data center environments, including overseeing live electrical or MEP work.
• Proven experience coordinating subcontractors, RFIs, change orders, and QA/QC documentation on active construction sites.
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution systems and MEP fundamentals (switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, UPS, generators, cooling systems).
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, and site safety practices for high-risk work (LOTO, hot work, confined space, excavation).
• Proficiency with construction management and documentation tools (e.g., Procore or similar) and standard office productivity software.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead onsite meetings and interface with client operations teams.

RedRiver offers benefits including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD and 401k. More positions @: RedRiver Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.