Construction Project Manager

Job summary

Oversee the General Contractor and monitor construction progress, schedule, safety, quality, costs, and contractual milestones on a large-scale data centre project. Coordinate with commissioning and operations teams to resolve outstanding issues and support testing, system activation, and operational handover.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the successful delivery of a large-scale data centre project as it progresses through its final stages of construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. Reporting to the project leadership team, the Construction Manager will oversee the General Contractor (GC), monitor project performance, and ensure that safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved. This role will focus on driving progress against critical contractual milestones, identifying and resolving issues, and ensuring the project is delivered safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will bring a strong construction management background, ideally with experience on the General Contractor side and exposure to data centres, mission-critical facilities, or other technically complex construction projects. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused opportunity suited to a proactive professional who thrives on solving problems, making timely decisions, and working collaboratively across construction, commissioning, and operations teams. Construction Management & Schedule Oversight • Oversee and hold the General Contractor accountable for construction progress, schedule adherence, and delivery against contractual milestones. • Monitor project activities and progress, identifying schedule risks, potential delays, and critical-path issues. • Proactively identify risks to project delivery and drive timely resolution to maintain the overall project schedule. • Support the review and assessment of change orders, evaluating their potential impact on project scope, schedule, and cost. • Monitor construction activities to ensure alignment with project requirements and established delivery objectives. Health, Safety & Quality • Promote and maintain a safe working environment across the project site. • Hold the General Contractor accountable for maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work site. • Participate in biweekly safety management walks, identifying potential hazards and ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented. • Monitor construction quality and ensure work is completed in accordance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable standards. • Identify deficiencies, escalate concerns, and work with the General Contractor to drive timely corrective action. Cost & Contract Administration • Review monthly payment applications submitted by the General Contractor and subcontractors. • Support the assessment and validation of payment requests against completed work and contractual requirements. • Participate in contract administration meetings and coordinate the resolution of outstanding commercial or contractual issues. • Review change orders and assess potential cost and schedule implications. • Monitor project performance and escalate emerging risks that could affect successful delivery. Commissioning & Operational Handover • Support the project as it moves through final construction activities, commissioning, and system activation. • Work collaboratively with commissioning teams and operations stakeholders to facilitate a smooth transition from construction to operations. • Help resolve issues that arise during final testing, commissioning, and handover activities. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and the General Contractor to address outstanding items and maintain progress toward operational readiness. • Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support activities beyond traditional construction management responsibilities when required to achieve project objectives. Stakeholder Management & Issue Resolution • Build effective working relationships with the General Contractor, internal project teams, commissioning personnel, and operations stakeholders. • Proactively identify challenges, make timely decisions, and drive practical solutions in a time-sensitive environment. • Communicate project risks, schedule concerns, and outstanding issues clearly to relevant stakeholders. • Maintain accountability and momentum during the final stages of project delivery. Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and manage one’s time. • Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. • Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - 10+ years of construction management experience - Data Center or mission critical experience - On-site experience with mechanical and electrical engineering, commissioning / managing trades within this space - Exposure to commissioning, system activation, and operational handover on mission-critical projects. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment where schedule pressures and rapid decision-making are critical. - On-site, construction, safety and energy isolation - Large scale industrial experience. - Experience in field, direct installation - Experience with PDFs/ProCore/MS Suite NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Construction superintendent experience is a plus. • Previous experience working for a General Contractor or subcontractor is strongly preferred. Pay: 70-90 Vacancy: New Vacancy (New Role) We do use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Oversee the General Contractor and monitor construction progress, schedule, safety, quality, costs, and contractual milestones on a large-scale data centre project. Coordinate with commissioning and operations teams to resolve outstanding issues and support testing, system activation, and operational handover.

Requirements

Requires 10 or more years of construction management experience, including data centre or mission-critical project experience and on-site exposure to mechanical and electrical work, commissioning, and trade management. Candidates should have experience with large-scale industrial construction, direct installation, safety and energy isolation, and tools such as PDFs, Procore, and Microsoft Office; General Contractor or subcontractor experience is strongly preferred.

Listed skills

• Construction Management · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• issue resolution · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Management
• Schedule Oversight
• General Contractor Management
• Project Risk Management
• Change Order Assessment
• Health And Safety
• Quality Control
• Cost And Contract Administration
• Payment Application Review
• Commissioning
• System Activation
• Operational Handover
• Mechanical And Electrical Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Issue Resolution
• Procore

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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