Project Manager, Construction - Memphis

The role

Lead on-site construction and project execution for the data center in Memphis, Tennessee. You will manage contractors and vendors, keep schedules and quality on track, and report progress to central construction leadership.

What you will do

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center
• Oversee project execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and handover
• Coordinate vendors and trade partners across field teams and engineering disciplines
• Identify and mitigate risks to protect quality, safety, schedule and operational readiness
• Resolve roadblocks and keep multi-phase timelines on track
• Create and align construction schedules and deliverables with broader infrastructure goals
• Partner with engineering and commissioning teams on technical integration
• Deliver regular updates using KPIs, dashboards and reports
• Manage change orders and find value-engineered solutions to control costs
• Lead site safety initiatives

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or another engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience managing large-scale construction projects, with a focus on data centers or industrial infrastructure
• Ability to lift 25+ lbs
• Willing to travel as needed
• Comfortable working in an environment with noise and construction exposure
• Available to work evenings and weekends
• Passes pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing
• Passes pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks

Nice to have

• Strong engineering background with ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical requirements
• Experience leading on-site construction teams and managing large multi-vendor programs
• Previous experience in data center, hyperscale or mission-critical facility construction
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced engineering credentials
• Familiarity with Memphis/Shelby County building codes, regulations and permitting
• Experience with commissioning, MEP systems, structural works or site development
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam or similar tools

Before you apply

• Pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing applies
• Pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks apply
• Relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US

About the company

SpaceX was founded to make life multiplanetary. SpaceXSI builds Super Intelligence, including Colossus supercomputers, Grok models and applications such as Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice and X.