Construction Manager, Fluid/Mechanical - Mobile Construction

The role

You will act as the senior construction lead for the fluid/mechanical scope of a data center. You will manage vendors, keep the schedule on track, and hold the work to the design and quality standards. The current job is in Memphis, Tennessee.

What you will do

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center fluid/mechanical scope
• Oversee fluid/mechanical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning
• Coordinate multiple vendors so field and technical teams stay aligned on HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and fire protection
• Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness
• Drive progress on the scope and resolve roadblocks so the schedule holds
• Partner with teams on commissioning and close issues as they come up
• Deliver regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Manage change orders, cut unnecessary changes, and control cost
• Lead site safety around pressure piping, hot work, rigging and setting heavy mechanical equipment, and work at heights
• Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years leading construction teams, including supervision of superintendents and foreman
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
• Willing to travel as needed
• Comfortable working in an environment with exposure to noise
• Available to work evenings and weekends

Nice to have

• Experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects
• Deep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations
• Experience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic priorities
• Previous experience in data center construction or highly technical facilities
• Familiarity with local Memphis building codes and regulations
• Strong communication skills across disciplines
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex construction challenges

Before you apply

• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing
• Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks

About the company

SpaceX builds launch sites, factories, test stands, and AI superclusters. SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence, including Colossus supercomputers and Grok models.