Construction Manager - Mission Critical

Mission Critical Construction Manager
Columbus, OH
Position Overview
Our client supports live retrofit and upgrade work inside AWS data centers, with current projects focused heavily on cooling systems, power distribution controls, and broader MEP scopes.
The Construction Manager leads day-to-day field execution, including subcontractor and GC crews, safety, quality, schedule, site coordination, and work performed inside active critical environments.

​​​​​​​Day-to-Day

• Start early onsite and coordinate the day's construction activities with subcontractors, GCs, and trade crews
• Review work plans, safety requirements, MOPs, and site access before work begins
• Walk the site, monitor progress, and make sure work is completed safely, correctly, and on schedule
• Coordinate MEP scopes across electrical, mechanical, cooling, controls, and related trades
• Work closely with facility teams to avoid impacting live operations
• Resolve field issues and escalate risks before they impact schedule or uptime
• Track progress, quality, documentation, and closeout items

In simple terms: this person is the onsite leader making sure crews performing retrofit work inside a live data center are coordinated, safe, on schedule, and not disrupting the facility.

Must Have

• 3-5+ years of Construction Management experience in data center, mission critical, or a similar live critical environment
• Direct experience running subcontractor, GC, and trade crews onsite
• Strong MEP construction background, including electrical, mechanical, cooling, and controls
• Experience managing construction where safety, uptime, and quality are critical
• Working knowledge of MOPs, one-line diagrams, BMS, and EPMS
• Strong communication, field leadership, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel

Strongly Preferred

• Direct AWS data center experience
• Prior hyperscale or live data center construction experience
• Familiarity with AWS security, badging, access, and operational procedures
• Experience with PDCs, PDUs, switchgear, BMS/EPMS, and cooling-system retrofits
• OSHA 30 Certification

We Also Welcome Candidates From
If you don't have direct data center experience, we still want to hear from you if your background includes:

• Semiconductor / chip manufacturing
• Hospitals / healthcare facilities
• Pharma / biotech manufacturing
• Advanced manufacturing
• Utilities / power generation
• Other 24/7 critical facilities with live MEP construction

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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