Senior Construction Manager - Reno

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead owner-side construction delivery for hyperscale data center projects. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in complex construction environments and is passionate about influencing project outcomes. As the face of the project, you will provide strong leadership across construction, schedule management, contractor coordination, and team development. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead owner-side construction delivery across large-scale hyperscale data center projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the owner and general contractors.
• Drive schedule adherence, facilitate recovery planning, and ensure milestone achievement.
• Hold contractors accountable for their commitments, deliverables, and performance standards.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate key stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Identify risks, remove barriers, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Oversee quality, safety, and execution standards throughout the construction process.
• Support commissioning readiness and manage project turnover activities.
• Mentor and develop Construction Managers, Assistant Construction Managers, and field teams.
• Provide leadership across multiple disciplines including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in construction management.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial projects.
• Experience in owner-side, developer-side, or consulting roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contractor management and project execution.
• Experience operating within hyperscale environments such as AWS, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Switch, Vantage, or similar organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Expertise in schedule management and construction sequencing.

Preferred Experience

• Hyperscale data center construction experience.
• Exposure to large mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of tenant improvement and fit-out phases.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with hydronic cooling systems.
• Experience managing large generator installations.
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems and e-houses.
• Commissioning and turnover preparation experience.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Bluebeam software.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We recognize that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply and contribute to our mission.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means building high-performing project teams, maintaining rigorous schedule integrity, improving contractor performance, and consistently delivering projects on time and within quality standards within complex hyperscale environments. This position offers significant opportunities for long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding program.

Join us to lead transformational projects in an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice counts and every contribution matters. Together, let's build the future of hyperscale data centers.

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CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit, skills, and potential. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate in any way.

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