Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure (On-site) - South Padre Island, TX, or Amarillo, TX

We are looking for a driven and capable Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure to support us in the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to self-direct; and an emphasis on sound project management fundamentals. Candidates must have extensive experience in utility power generation, transmission, substations, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, and the integration of utility infrastructure with mission-critical facilities. A strong background in hyperscale data center development, utility coordination, energization planning, commissioning, and operational requirements is a major plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be well-versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; possess a solid understanding of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, commissioning, and utility energization
• Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively with owners, utility providers, engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and both technical and management-level stakeholders
• Lead construction activities for utility power infrastructure supporting large-scale and hyperscale data center developments
• Develop, manage, and report on project scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and energization milestones
• Manage assigned work from design review and preconstruction through testing, energization, final turnover, and close-out
• Develop construction execution strategies that support project schedule milestones and required energization dates
• Serve as the single point of contact for the development and delivery of utility power infrastructure
• Provide construction oversight for:
• • Gas-fired power generation plants
  • High-voltage substations
  • Transmission lines
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Underground duct banks
  • Medium-voltage distribution systems
  • Switchgear installations
  • Transformers
  • Protective relay systems
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration
  • Utility interconnections
  • Emergency generation systems
  • Fuel systems
• Vendor Management and Contract Compliance:
• • Oversee the performance and compliance of utility providers, EPC contractors, general contractors, and specialty vendors
  • Review and approve vendor scopes of work and design documentation
  • Manage the selection, contracting, coordination, and integration of multiple vendors and internal stakeholders
  • Facilitate client and sponsor decision-making to drive solutions and manage change as needed
  • Apply negotiation strategies to identify options and recommend solutions
  • Ensure compliance with audit findings, inspection requirements, and corrective-action recommendations
• Review project plans, specifications, design packages, and technical requirements for constructability, sequencing, safety, and operational readiness
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other project approval tools and templates
• Collaborate with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules and integrate utility construction, testing, commissioning, and energization activities
• Lead daily coordination meetings, weekly progress reviews, OAC meetings, and other project meetings; maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items
• Coordinate closely with local authorities and utility providers to support permitting, inspections, testing, interconnection, and successful energization
• Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, utility requirements, approved designs, and quality management systems
• Coordinate construction activities with commissioning and operations teams to facilitate safe system startup, turnover, and operational readiness
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and report to management on project progress, findings, risks, and recommendations
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of construction management experience, including 5+ years managing utility infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems, power generation, or related electrical infrastructure
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered
• Experience delivering power generation, utility infrastructure, mission-critical, or data center projects
• Strong knowledge of power generation plants, transmission infrastructure, substations, and medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems
• Experience coordinating with utility providers, electrical contractors, engineers, commissioning teams, and local authorities
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality management, project controls, construction scheduling, commissioning, and energization planning
• In-depth knowledge of pre-design, preconstruction, contract management, project delivery methods, utility construction practices, and mission-critical construction sequencing
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE standards
• Experience developing various reports for multiple audiences
• Experience in client-facing roles
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex technical construction programs and communicate clearly to both technical and executive stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with utility power generation and gas-fired power plants
• Experience with transmission systems and high-voltage substations
• Experience with medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, and underground duct banks
• Experience with protective relaying, SCADA systems, and utility interconnections
• Prior hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility development and construction experience
• Design, testing, commissioning, and energization experience
• Experience with emergency generation and fuel systems
• Experience integrating renewable energy systems
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Construction Quality Manager Certification (CCQM)
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Active membership in PMI, CMAA, or a similar professional association
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification

POSITION DETAILS

• Location (On-site):
  • Amarillo, Texas
  • South Padre, Texas

• Position: Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
• Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365