Construction Manager - Large Data Center Projects, Thermal & AC Power

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv is seeking a highly experienced and driven Construction Manager to

oversee the execution of large-scale data center construction projects across

the United States. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the

on-site construction process, equipment deployment, commissioning, and site

service activities, ensuring adherence to project specifications, and governing

all licensed trade workmanship, safety standards, budgets, and timelines. This

position demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep

understanding of mission-critical infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Project Oversight: Manage all aspects of construction from site preparation

through commissioning for large-scale data center projects.

* Licensing: Obtain and maintain General Contractor’s license on behalf of

Vertiv in applicable jurisdictions.

* Vendor Management: Oversee general contractors, subcontractors and

third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with licensing, scope, schedule, and

quality standards.

* Schedule and Budget Management: Monitor construction schedules and budgets,

providing regular updates to stakeholders and taking corrective action as

needed.

* Quality Assurance: Ensure all construction work complies with company

standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.

* Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage potential risks, safety

issues, and design conflicts; implement mitigation strategies promptly.

* Establish and maintain productive working relationships with GC leadership,

superintendents, project managers, MEP trades, and customer representatives.

* Attend daily GC coordination meetings and communicate execution priorities,

constraints, and escalation items.

* Coordinate work sequencing between Vertiv resources and GC-controlled

activities.

* Manage issue resolution related to access, logistics, schedule conflicts,

workforce coordination, and trade interfaces.

* Participate in look-ahead planning and schedule recovery discussions.

* Manage Vertiv site personnel, subcontractors, service technicians, and field

leadership resources.

* Coordinate manpower requirements to support construction and commissioning

milestones.

* Ensure site resources have required access, training, safety certifications,

and customer onboarding completed.

* Support mobilization and demobilization activities.

* Maintain accurate labor forecasts and resource plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

(or equivalent experience).

* 7+ years of construction management experience.

* Strong understanding of MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) systems and

civil/structural construction.

* Proven ability to manage large-scale construction projects with values

exceeding $20M.

* Excellent knowledge of construction safety practices and OSHA regulations.

* Familiarity with construction management software (e.g., Procore, CX Alloy,

Primavera, MS Project).

* Willingness to travel extensively within the U.S. and remain on-site for

extended durations.

* Currently holds a General Contractors license in any of the following

jurisdictions: Mississippi, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Louisiana,

Virginia, and Oregon.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 3+ years of construction management experience in the mission critical or

data center industry.

* PMP, CCM, or equivalent construction/project management certifications.

* Experience with prefabrication, modular builds, or fast-track construction

methodologies.

* Previous experience working for or with Vertiv or similar data center

infrastructure providers.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

* 50% travel

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to

help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity &

Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

* Customer Focus

* Operational Excellence

* High-Performance Culture

* Innovation

* Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

* Own It

* Act With Urgency

* Foster a Customer-First Mindset

* Think Big and Execute

* Lead by Example

* Drive Continuous Improvement

* Learn and Seek Out Development

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to

help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it

• Act with urgency

• Foster a customer-first mindset

• Think big and execute

• Lead by example

• Drive continuous improvement

• Learn and seek out development

• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing

services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously,

perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most

important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and

commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT

infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of

the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around

34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to

learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally

authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which

sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1,

H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or

in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal

opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility,

training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to

age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth,

breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual

orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or

sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin,

protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a

disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply

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