Sr. Construction Manager - Mission Critical

Location: Somerset

We are seeing Senior Construction Managers in the mechanical, electrical, structural, and/or architectural space to lead the delivery of mechanical systems on data center construction projects in western NY. These individuals would oversee the execution of all mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural infrastructure for this project.

Responsibilities include:

Mechanical Field Leadership:
Lead field execution of discipline / trade specific systems.
Ensure systems are installed per design, meet operational performance criteria, and adhere to commissioning and startup standards.
Collaborate with design engineers, trade partners, and client representatives to drive constructability and system integration.

Construction Planning & Coordination:
Develop installation strategies aligned with critical milestones and overall construction schedule.
Manage subcontractor performance through daily coordination, lookahead scheduling, and logistics planning.
Ensure timely delivery, handling, and installation of long-lead equipment and prefabricated systems.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance:
Oversee the review and coordination of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field changes for scope.
Perform field inspections and QA/QC checks to ensure code compliance, alignment with specifications, and industry best practices.
Support facility and system commissioning activities and ensure readiness for functional and integrated testing.

Client & Stakeholder Interface:
Serve as the primary site representative for all discipline / trade specific construction issues, decisions, and updates.
Provide technical guidance to the client team and keep stakeholders informed of progress, risks, and mitigation efforts.
Participate in project status meetings, design clarifications, and punch list resolution efforts.

Safety, Compliance &

Risk Management:

Promote and enforce safety procedures including confined space entry, elevated work platforms, and hot work protocols.
Conduct safety reviews and ensure adherence to company and client-specific EHS standards.
Identify scope-related risks and lead proactive issue resolution to maintain schedule and budget adherence.

Leadership & Team Development:
Mentor coordinators, field engineers, and junior superintendents.
Foster collaboration between all disciplines / trades to improve integration and system performance.
Lead discipline / trade meetings and commissioning coordination sessions with internal and external stakeholders.

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Required Skills & Experience

8-10 years of construction experience with at least 5 focused on large-scale data centers, industrial projects, or mission-critical mechanical systems.
Familiarity with applicable standards, local building codes, and best practices for uptime and performance in Tier III/IV environments.
Skilled in reading engineering drawings, coordination drawings, and system performance specs.
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Navisworks, or similar digital construction tools.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.