# Construction Manager (Structural)

**Company**: xAI
**Location**: Memphis, TN
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120599684

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## Description

We're seeking an experienced Structural Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for our data center in Memphis, Tennessee.

As a key on-site leader, you'll bring credibility, expertise, and steady leadership to fast-paced, high-impact projects. You'll own site relationships, collaborate with technical and construction teams, and report to central construction leadership, with potential shifts in reporting lines as projects evolve.

## Responsibilities:

- Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders.

- Oversee end-to-end project execution, from pre-construction and site development through commissioning and controls.

- Coordinate multiple vendors, ensuring seamless communication between field and technical teams.

- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure high-quality delivery, safety, and operational readiness.

- Drive progress on the data center project, resolving roadblocks to keep timelines on track.

- Align construction schedules with xAI's broader infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration.

- Partner with teams to guide commissioning and resolve issues efficiently.

- Deliver regular updates using well-designed KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure the project meets technical and quality standards outlined in the base design.

- Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to monitor progress and support reporting.

- Manage change orders, identifying solutions to minimize unnecessary changes and control costs.

- Lead site safety initiatives, fostering a consistent and effective safety culture.

- Adapt to evolving needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required, regardless of original job scope.

## Basic Qualifications:

- 10+ years of experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.

- 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.

- Thrives in solving complex, real-time problems with adaptability and composure.

- Be able to travel as needed

## Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Previous experience in data center construction or highly technical facilities.

- Familiarity with local Memphis building codes and regulations.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex construction challenges.

## Additional Requirements:

- 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 25+ pounds

## Skills

### Required
- construction management
- commissioning
- site operations
- leadership
- communication
- problem-solving
- adaptability

### Nice to have
- data center construction
- Memphis building codes
- complex construction challenges

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