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Construction Manager, Electrical - Memphis

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Experienced Construction Manager for a Memphis, Tennessee data center build, leading on-site electrical construction efforts, coordinating vendors and cross-functional teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on a mission-critical infrastructure project.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee end-to-end project execution, from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and controls.
  • Coordinate multiple vendors, ensuring seamless communication between field and technical teams.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure high-quality delivery, safety, and operational readiness.
  • Drive progress on the data center project, resolving roadblocks to keep timelines on track.
  • Align construction schedules with SpaceXSI's broader infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Partner with teams to guide commissioning and resolve issues efficiently.
  • Deliver regular updates using well-designed KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure the project meets technical and quality standards outlined in the base design.
  • Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to monitor progress and support reporting.
  • Manage change orders, identifying solutions to minimize unnecessary changes and control costs.
  • Lead site safety initiatives, fostering a consistent and effective safety culture.
  • Adapt to evolving needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required, regardless of original job scope.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
  • Deep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations.
  • Proven ability to lead on-site with authority and build trust with vendors, partners, and technical teams.
  • Experience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic priorities.
  • Strong communication skills across disciplines, from field updates to technical escalations.
  • Thrives in solving complex, real-time problems with adaptability and composure.
  • Be able to travel as needed

Skills

Required:Construction managementVendor and stakeholder managementCommunicationRisk managementSafety leadership
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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