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Program Manager, Data Center Construction - Memphis

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Experienced Program Manager to lead multiple data center and infrastructure construction programs in support of SpaceXSI's AI supercomputing goals. Directs Construction Project Managers, aligns with engineering and executive leadership, and drives strategy, risk management, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, onsite-focused role based in the Memphis, TN area with travel across the US.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and direct management to a team of Construction Project Managers
  • Oversee end-to-end execution of multiple large-scale construction programs, including pre-construction planning, site development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover for data centers and supporting infrastructure
  • Align program deliverables with SpaceXSI's infrastructure roadmap, AI compute requirements, and timelines through collaboration with engineering, design, commissioning, operations, and executives
  • Manage program-level budgets, schedules, resources, and risks; develop master schedules, forecasts, and contingency plans
  • Act as a senior owner’s representative, managing relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, permitting authorities, and internal stakeholders
  • Drive standardized processes, best practices, and KPIs across projects; identify cost-saving opportunities and construction innovations
  • Ensure safety, quality, and compliance standards including codes and environmental regulations
  • Proactively identify and resolve cross-project issues and lead recovery efforts
  • Mentor teams, conduct lessons-learned reviews, and contribute to program management framework evolution
  • Adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic, high-growth organization

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in construction project/program management with a focus on data centers or large industrial projects
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience
  • Proven track record delivering complex programs on aggressive schedules and within budget
  • Strong technical knowledge across civil/site, structural, MEP, controls, commissioning; ability to interpret drawings and specs
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; experience presenting to executives
  • Proficiency with construction management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Project) and data-driven decision-making
  • Ability to travel and work flexible hours to support site operations

Skills

Required:Team leadership and people managementProgram managementConstruction planning and scheduling

Benefits

  • (Not explicitly listed in description)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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