Construction Manager - VA
Ashburn, VA
Position Summary
The Construction Manager will oversee and drive day-to-day construction operations on the Oracle Project in Ashburn, VA, a flagship hyperscale data center build and one of the most high-profile mission critical construction projects in the US. You will manage trade contractors, enforce schedule and quality standards, and coordinate across disciplines to deliver Tier 1 through Tier 5 data center infrastructure on time and to specification. This role requires someone who thrives in fast-paced, large-scale environments and can lead complex builds with multiple concurrent work fronts.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage all aspects of field construction operations for assigned scope including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and specialty systems
• Coordinate and supervise multiple trade contractors and self-perform crews across concurrent work areas and phases
• Drive adherence to the master construction schedule through daily planning, look-ahead scheduling, and constraint identification
• Conduct daily site walks, toolbox talks, and progress reporting to project leadership and owner representatives
• Enforce jobsite safety standards in compliance with OSHA, site specific safety plans, and owner HSE requirements
• Manage RFI, submittal, and change order processes in collaboration with project controls and engineering teams
• Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning teams to ensure installation quality and system readiness for testing
• Oversee material procurement tracking, laydown area management, and equipment logistics for critical path activities
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings, pull planning sessions, and weekly owner progress meetings
• Support phased turnover by ensuring each data hall and supporting infrastructure meets punch list closure and documentation requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
• 2+ years of construction management experience on mission critical data center projects or battery/energy storage plant construction
• Prior hyperscale data center experience strongly preferred (AWS, Oracle, Meta, Microsoft, Google)
• Proven track record managing large scale, fast-track construction projects with budgets exceeding $50M
• Deep understanding of Tier 1 through Tier 5 data center design, construction sequencing, and system interdependencies
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems installation in critical environments including medium voltage electrical, mechanical cooling, and fire protection
• Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, and/or BIM 360 for project management and document control
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multiple trade partners simultaneously on active job sites
• Strong understanding of lean construction principles and pull planning methodologies
Why This Opportunity
• Career defining project with massive scale, cutting edge infrastructure, and national visibility
• Collaborate with top tier general contractors, engineering firms, and technology companies
• Competitive compensation package with per diem and relocation support available
• Fast track career growth in the highest demand sector of commercial construction
To apply or learn more, contact Data Center TALNT at datacentertalnt.com
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating between multiple trades, GC teams, and owner representatives
• OSHA 30 certification required
• NETA Level II/III, CxA (BCxA/ACG), or PE licensure are a plus
March 31, 2026