Construction Manager - Critical Facilities / Data Centers

Align - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sterling, VA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Sr. Data Center Construction Manager at Align is responsible for overseeing the construction management of large-scale data center projects. This role involves managing project scope, quality, schedule, and budget while ensuring effective communication with subcontractors and clients. The position requires a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as the ability to drive project success through collaboration and problem-solving on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Directly interface with construction general contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project closeout/punch list phases.
• Conduct negotiations with general contractors and evaluate bids/proposals with detail and accuracy.
• Monitor the progress of each project through updated schedules, communicate changes, and manage client expectations.
• Create construction project scope and request for proposals.
• Perform financial analysis of construction projects.
• Manage construction project quality control and resolve scope problems with subcontractors.
• Conduct constructability reviews of electrical and mechanical designs for new data centers or optimization of existing ones.
• Manage construction document processes including submittal review, RFI's, change orders, and invoicing.
• Record and report key construction metrics to team members and management.
• Drive teams to perform troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis associated with equipment failures.
• Assist with the sales process by developing client and partner relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent engineering science, or 6+ years of related construction management experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management of large, complex mission-critical projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants, with some data center construction experience preferred.
• Strong general contractor and vendor management experience including request for proposals, bidding, change orders, and quality control.
• Solid experience in constructing electrical engineering systems and mechanical engineering systems including cooling systems.
• Strong client relationship management experience and ability to interact with executive-level clients.
• Possess strong documentation skills and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all disciplines.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Experience in controls and commissioning of large-scale projects.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Project experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of electrical engineering principles including switch gear, UPS, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles for cooling systems.
• Experience related to the design or construction of data centers or large-scale mechanical and electrical plants.
• Proven ability to reduce costs through creative solutions without impacting quality and reliability.
• Experience with power management and power monitoring systems.
• Certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Performance-based bonuses