Construction Manager, Fluid/Mechanical - Memphis

SpaceXSI is seeking a Construction Manager, Fluid/Mechanical to lead the fluid/mechanical scope for a data center in Memphis, Tennessee.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders, overseeing fluid/mechanical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning, and coordinating multiple vendors to ensure field and technical teams stay aligned.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center fluid/mechanical scope
• Overseeing fluid/mechanical execution from pre-construction and site development through commissioning
• Coordinating multiple vendors to ensure field and technical teams stay aligned on HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and fire protection
• Identifying and mitigating risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness
• Driving progress on the fluid/mechanical scope and resolving roadblocks to meet the schedule
• Aligning the fluid/mechanical schedule with SpaceXSI's infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration
• Partnering with teams on commissioning and closing issues as they arise
• Delivering regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Holding the work to the technical and quality standards in the base design
• Performing quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress and support reporting
• Managing change orders, cutting unnecessary changes, and controlling costs
• Leading site safety around pressure piping, hot work, rigging and setting heavy mechanical equipment, and work at heights
• Supporting cross-functional partners as the project requires

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience managing data center or construction projects, with experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects being highly desirable.

Preferred skills and experience include:

• Deep expertise in construction management, commissioning, and site operations
• Proven ability to lead on-site with authority and build trust with vendors, partners, and technical teams
• Experience managing large programs with multiple vendors and dynamic priorities
• Strong communication skills across disciplines, from field updates to technical escalations
• Previous experience in data center construction or highly technical facilities
• Familiarity with local Memphis building codes and regulations

Additional requirements include:

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
• Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
• Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• This is a full-time, onsite role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with relocation required depending on additional construction locations within the US