Construction Manager, Power Generation - Memphis

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We’re seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead mission-critical build efforts for on-site power generation. As a key on-site leader, you’ll bring credibility, expertise, and steady leadership to fast-paced, high-impact plant projects. You’ll own site relationships, collaborate with engineering, operations, and construction teams, and report to construction leadership.

If you thrive on hands-on leadership, complex industrial and electrical construction, and delivering gas turbine generation, balance-of-plant, and medium-voltage infrastructure at scale, join us to help build the power plant that supports SpaceXAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities.

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Southaven, MS with relocation required.

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 SpaceXAI’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 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.
• Be able to travel as needed.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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+ pounds.