What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Manager, Mission-Critical Facilities position at Innovar Group?
Our client is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Construction Manager, Mission-Critical Facilities
to oversee day-to-day construction activities for a large-scale data center development in
Port Washington, Wisconsin
. This role is responsible for managing field operations, supervising contractors, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and driving project schedules to meet aggressive milestones. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in mission-critical construction, exceptional coordination skills, and deep familiarity with ground-up data center delivery.
Location:
Port Washington, Wisconsin
Employment Type:
6–12 Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Range:
$85–$115/hour (W2)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead field execution for all phases of
mission-critical facility construction
, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage trades. - Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure
safety, quality, schedule, and budget alignment
. - Perform daily site walks, track progress, identify issues, and escalate risks to project leadership.
- Review construction documents, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate field installation.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Design, Commissioning, Network, Operations) for seamless phase transitions.
- Manage RFIs, change orders, work plans, and construction deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to
data center standards
, local building codes, and environmental and safety regulations. - Facilitate weekly onsite meetings, subcontractor coordination, and schedule updates.
- Monitor material delivery, inventory, and installation sequencing to prevent delays.
- Support commissioning and turnover activities, including issue tracking and resolution.
- Maintain daily and weekly reporting documentation for stakeholders.
Required Experience & Skills
- 10 years of experience
in field construction management, including large-scale data center projects. Experience in industrial, mission-critical, or high-tech facility construction is highly relevant. - Strong background in
MEP systems, electrical distribution, structural systems, and construction workflows
. - Proven experience managing general contractors and subcontractors on
complex, fast-paced projects
. - Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and schedules.
- Excellent
communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
. - Proficiency with construction management software such as
Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project
, or similar tools. - Strong understanding of
OSHA and site safety requirements
.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on
hyperscale data center projects
(Meta, Google, Microsoft, AWS, etc.). - OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience supporting
commissioning and turnover processes
. - Familiarity with
lean construction methodologies
and large-scale scheduling workflows.
Why This Role:
This position offers immediate leadership impact on a mission-critical project, exposure to
hyperscale data center operations
, and the opportunity to lead complex systems and teams in a high-stakes environment.
About Innovar Group:
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $85 - $115