Data Center Construction Manager

The primary role of a Construction Manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in various fields such as engineering, research and development, financial systems, and product roll-out. This position involves overseeing the construction of a mission-critical data center facility, focusing on mechanical systems including chilled water generation and distribution, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, evaporative cooling, heat-rejection equipment, mechanical piping systems, and more.

• Review mechanical design documents, specifications, and IFC packages.
• Validate compliance with codes, OEM requirements, and design standards.
• Respond to RFIs and coordinate clarifications across multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate equipment selections, submittals, shop drawings, and proposed substitutions.
• Conduct field walks to verify installation against drawings and specifications.
• Support installation sequencing and constructability reviews.
• Oversee equipment placement, clearances, anchorage, vibration isolation, and safety compliance.
• Monitor piping fabrication, welding QA/QC, and pressure testing.
• Resolve field nonconformances and track corrective actions.
• Review mechanical inspection checklists, weld maps, hydrostatic test records, and flushing plans.
• Validate built conditions and redlines for turnover documentation.
• Audit contractor performance for compliance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate MEP interfaces with electrical, structural, civil, plumbing, and controls disciplines.
• Support BIM coordination and clash-resolution efforts.
• Participate in weekly OAC and MEP trade coordination meetings.
• Ensure mechanical systems integrate with electrical infrastructure, UPS rooms, battery rooms, and data halls.
• Develop and review commissioning scripts and procedures.
• Witness functional testing, equipment startup, CHW balancing, and control-point testing.
• Validate operational sequences and Basis-of-Design intent.
• Support IST punchlist creation, closure, and final turnover documentation.

• Construction management experience
• Mechanical expertise
• Construction project management
• 10 years of experience

• Local talent only
• No degrees or certifications required

The position is based onsite in Boydton, working 40 hours per week with an additional 10 hours of overtime weekly. The work environment involves adhering to high standards of safety, workmanship, and professionalism, while ensuring compliance with ASHRAE standards, IMC, ASME B31.1/9, NFPA codes, and other relevant guidelines.

This is a Contract position based out of Boydton, VA.

The pay range for this position is $87.00 - $97.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Boydton,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

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Salary : $87 - $97