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Construction Manager

Reuben Cooley Inc
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Job Description:
Mission Critical Construction Manager (MEP)
The Mission Critical Construction Manager is a Foreman/Superintendent role responsible for managing internal and subcontractor crews for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. Scopes vary from minor Client/EPMS upgrade projects to major multidisciplinary scopes involving multiple subcontractors and trades. This position will be based onsite at various data centers.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Full time on-site beginning at 6AM
  • Coordinate and support internal and subcontractor teams on mission critical renovation/upgrade projects that include Client, EPMS, mechanical, electrical, and structural scopes of work
  • Maintain safe working environment and champion our safety culture
  • Apply expertise to support project management teams with planning, schedule management, coordination, and closeout
  • Provide technical direction and support for Trade Partners and field crews in daily construction activities
  • Provide construction and schedule updates to project management team
  • Assist with coordination of client submittals, site logistics plans, and as-built documentation
  • Assist with coordination of RFIs and maintain log as required
  • Attend site visits with client and subcontractors
  • Coordinate with estimating and project team to support RFQs and bid submittals
  • Promote positive customer relationships
  • Coordinate site access and badging requests
  • Identify process bottlenecks and make recommendations for improvement

Requirements and Experience

  • 3-5 years or more of Mission Critical and Data Center construction field management experience. Experience working in live datacenters required.
  • Experience running crews in live datacenter environments required.
  • Thorough experience with construction, safety, and quality best practices
  • Understanding of electrical, mechanical, structural, architectural trades and industrial construction methods.

Specific requirements include:

  • Ability to read and interpret a one-line diagram
  • Ability to interpret P&ID/Client Controls diagrams
  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and trace the flow of power
  • Ability to abide and understand simple and complex LOTO procedures and coach others on how to follow
  • OSHA30 Certificate preferred
  • Experience with Client and EPMS systems construction, integration, and commissioning tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Experience with BMS and EPMS systems construction, integration, and commissioning tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team environment with multiple stakeholders
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail, Solution orientated with solid problem-solving skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, Ability to pass background check
  • Must be able to work for any US Employer without current or future visa sponsorship

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