Program Manager, Data Center Construction - Memphis

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and direct management to a team of Construction Project Managers
• Oversee end-to-end execution of multiple large-scale construction programs, including pre-construction planning, site development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover for data centers and supporting infrastructure
• Align program deliverables with SpaceXSI's broader infrastructure roadmap, AI compute requirements, and aggressive timelines through close collaboration with engineering, design, commissioning, operations, and executive teams
• Manage program-level budgets, schedules, resources, and risks; develop and maintain master schedules, forecasts, and contingency plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Act as a senior owner’s representative, managing relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, permitting authorities, and internal stakeholders
• Drive standardized processes, best practices, and performance metrics (KPIs, dashboards, reporting) across projects while identifying and implementing value engineering, cost-saving opportunities, and innovations in construction means and methods
• Ensure rigorous safety, quality, and compliance standards, including adherence to relevant codes, environmental regulations, and SpaceXSI's high-reliability requirements for mission-critical facilities
• Proactively identify and resolve cross-project issues, escalate appropriately, and lead recovery efforts when needed
• Support continuous improvement by mentoring teams, conducting lessons-learned reviews, and contributing to the evolution of SpaceXSI's construction program management framework
• Adapt flexibly to evolving priorities in a dynamic, high-growth organization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil/mechanical/electrical engineering, or scientific discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction project/program management
• 5+ years of direct people management experience leading teams of Project Managers, Superintendents, or similar roles

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in project/program management with a strong focus on data centers, hyperscale facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, or large industrial projects
• Proven track record delivering complex programs on aggressive schedules and within budget in fast-paced environments
• Strong technical knowledge across multiple disciplines (civil/site, structural, MEP, controls, commissioning) with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to executive audiences
• Proficiency with construction management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, MS Project) and data-driven decision-making
• Experience with data center or hyperscale construction (ground-up builds, MEP-intensive facilities, liquid cooling, power infrastructure)
• Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, PE, or LEED
• Familiarity with Memphis/Shelby County or similar regional permitting, codes, and construction practices
• Background in high-growth tech or industrial environments with a focus on speed, innovation, and operational readiness
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and implement program governance in matrixed organizations

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing, background checks
• Comfortable in active construction site environments (noise, outdoor exposure, ability to lift 25+ lbs)
• Flexibility for evenings/weekends as project needs dictate
• Ability to travel as needed and work flexible hours to support site operations
• This is a full-time, primarily onsite role based in the Memphis, TN area, with flexibility for travel to support additional project sites across the US