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Construction Manager, Power Generation - Memphis

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Hybrid (Southaven, MS / Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

On-site Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for on-site power generation at SpaceXSI facilities, overseeing multi-discipline execution, vendor coordination, safety, and commissioning for a gas turbine generation plant.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis / Southaven power generation plant, managing relationships with EPC contractors, OEMs, trade partners, and internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee end-to-end project execution from pre-construction and site development through mechanical completion, commissioning, energization, and turnover to operations.
  • Coordinate multiple vendors across civil, mechanical, process, and electrical scopes — including gas turbine packages, generators, fuel gas and BOP systems, e-houses, protection, and 34.5 kV collect/export.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks to schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness for first fire, synchronization, and commercial operation.
  • Drive progress on generation and BOP construction, resolving field roadblocks so turbine, electrical, and process work stay sequenced and on track.
  • Align construction schedules with SpaceXSI's generation and infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and central construction.
  • Partner with engineering and operations to guide commissioning, start-up, and punchlist close-out; resolve issues that block energization or generation.
  • Deliver regular updates using well-designed KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure the project meets technical and quality standards in the base design, including plant electrical, mechanical, and process systems.
  • 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, including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc-flash, hot work, and a consistent construction safety culture.
  • Adapt to evolving plant needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required, regardless of original job scope.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience managing large-scale power generation, industrial plant, or other 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, OEMs, 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 leadershipProject coordination across civil, mechanical, electrical scopesRisk and change managementSafety program leadership (LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc-flash)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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