Construction Manager, Power Generation - Memphis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis / Southaven power generation plant, managing relationships with EPC contractors, OEMs, trade partners, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee end-to-end project execution from pre-construction and site development through mechanical completion, commissioning, energization, and turnover to operations
• Coordinate multiple vendors across civil, mechanical, process, and electrical scopes — including gas turbine packages, generators, fuel gas and BOP systems, e-houses, protection, and 34.5 kV collect/export
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness for first fire, synchronization, and commercial operation
• Drive progress on generation and BOP construction, resolving field roadblocks so turbine, electrical, and process work stay sequenced and on track
• Align construction schedules with SpaceXSI's generation and infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and central construction
• Partner with engineering and operations to guide commissioning, start-up, and punchlist close-out; resolve issues that block energization or generation
• Deliver regular updates using well-designed KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure the project meets technical and quality standards in the base design, including plant electrical, mechanical, and process systems
• 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, including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc-flash, hot work, and a consistent construction safety culture
• Adapt to evolving plant needs, supporting cross-functional partners as required, regardless of original job scope

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience managing power generation, industrial plant, or construction projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience managing large-scale power generation, industrial plant, or other 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, OEMs, 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
• Direct experience constructing or expanding gas turbine, combined-cycle, or similar generating plants
• Experience with medium-voltage electrical construction (switchgear, transformers, e-houses, collect/export, protection) and mechanical / process BOP (fuel gas, water, compressed air)
• Experience with OEM turbine package installation, interconnection, and commissioning support
• Previous experience on power plants serving data centers, hyperscale, or other high-reliability industrial loads
• Familiarity with local Memphis / Mississippi building codes, utility interconnection, and plant permitting
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex construction challenges in an operating or near-operating plant

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+ lbs
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• This is a full-time, onsite role based in Southaven, MS with relocation required