Construction Manager (Data Center Construction)Location: Wheeler, TX (Onsite)
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Pay Rate: $80-$90/hr W2
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Construction Manager to support a large-scale greenfield data center project in Wheeler, Texas. This individual will serve as the central point of coordination for all contractors, vendors, and onsite activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and schedule-driven execution of a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure initiative.
This role is ideal for a construction professional with extensive experience managing mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor facilities, or large industrial construction projects.
ResponsibilitiesVendor & Contractor Coordination- Coordinate activities among general contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, utility providers, and specialty vendors.
- Lead daily and weekly construction planning meetings.
- Sequence work activities to prevent trade stacking and schedule conflicts.
- Ensure site logistics plans are maintained and followed.
- Resolve contractor and vendor issues before they impact project schedules or safety.
Safety Leadership- Identify and mitigate unsafe working conditions.
- Enforce site safety protocols and escalation procedures.
- Partner with EHS teams to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Stop or redirect work when safety concerns arise.
- Hold contractors accountable for corrective actions and safe work practices.
Schedule & Execution Management- Monitor construction progress against the master project schedule.
- Identify schedule risks and develop recovery plans.
- Track critical path activities and milestones.
- Coordinate site access, equipment deliveries, crane operations, and major installations.
- Ensure work packages are completed in the proper sequence.
Contractor Accountability- Drive ownership and performance among contractors and subcontractors.
- Document and communicate performance concerns.
- Lead issue resolution and action item tracking.
- Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
- Escalate contractor performance concerns when necessary.
Stakeholder Communication- Provide regular project updates to leadership.
- Communicate schedule impacts, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Maintain clear records of field issues, decisions, and action items.
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of construction management experience.
- Proven experience supporting greenfield data center construction projects.
- Experience managing large-scale mission-critical, hyperscale, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or industrial construction projects.
- Demonstrated success coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and vendors in complex construction environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- Electrical infrastructure
- Mechanical systems
- Generators
- UPS systems
- Switchgear
- Cooling systems
- Commissioning processes
- Strong skills in:
- Construction coordination
- Trade sequencing
- Site logistics management
- Safety leadership
- Contractor management
- Schedule management
- Risk mitigation
- Conflict resolution
- Executive communication
Preferred Qualifications- Experience managing projects valued in the hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.
- Strong field-based construction management background.
- Experience in high-velocity, schedule-driven project environments.
Why Apply?This is an opportunity to play a key role in the development of a next-generation data center campus supporting industry-leading AI infrastructure. You will collaborate with top construction, infrastructure, and technology leaders while helping deliver a mission-critical facility on an accelerated timeline.
BenefitsEligible employees may receive access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transportation benefits
- Paid time off and sick leave, where applicable
Keywords: Construction Manager, Data Center Construction Manager, Mission Critical Construction, Hyperscale Data Center, Greenfield Construction, Industrial Construction, Contractor Management, Site Logistics, Commissioning, Electrical Infrastructure, Mechanical Systems.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Wheeler, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Wheeler,TX.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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