Senior Construction Manager (Data Center)

Location: Onsite in Ashburn, VA; Duncan, SC; or Westford, MA, USA. Travel is required based on project locations. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Company

hirify.global delivers infrastructure construction and installation services for hyperscale, enterprise, and colocation data centers.

What you will do

• Lead onsite construction and installation teams reporting to the Operations Manager.
• Coordinate electrical, mechanical, cabling, commissioning, and general construction crews.
• Oversee installation and integration of rack/stack hardware, structured cabling, fiber systems, PDUs, busway, grounding, containment, HVAC components, and power distribution equipment.
• Manage material procurement, storage, equipment, tools, and onsite logistics to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct safety briefings, quality reviews, site surveys, punch-list walk-downs, and compliance checks.
• Coordinate with engineering, commissioning, facility operations, contractors, and customers to resolve issues and manage expectations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related technical field or five years of equivalent experience in data-center or mission-critical facility construction or management.
• Strong technical background in data-center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and structured cabling systems.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems, UPS systems, battery strings, generators, and -48Vdc power.
• Familiarity with IT, networking, and data-center architectures.
• Proficiency in at least one of structured cabling, fiber splicing/testing, electrical or conduit installation, mechanical systems, or equipment commissioning.
• Working knowledge of OTDRs, power meters, fiber certification testers, thermal imaging tools, circuit analyzers, and commissioning equipment.
• Ability to evaluate test results, troubleshoot infrastructure faults, respond to trouble tickets, and support maintenance activities.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, make sound decisions under pressure, handle sensitive information discreetly, and maintain strong organization and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, leadership, conflict-resolution, stakeholder-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Current industry certifications such as BICSI, OSHA, PMP, or data-center operations certifications.
• Preferred degree or field: Business Administration or Engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; after-hours and weekend support may be required during critical cutovers or maintenance windows.
• Work includes construction zones, raised floors, ladders, hand tools, power tools, and lifting or carrying equipment and materials.
• Projects require proactive communication, detailed planning, strong execution discipline, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compliance with company Environmental, Health & Safety policies and customer data-center standards is required.