xAI
Program Manager (Data Center Construction)
Memphis, TN; Southaven, MS · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Stakeholder ManagementProcurementElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic SpeakingConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6
About the role
- You will serve as a key bridge between field execution, engineering, and executive leadership, driving program-level strategy, risk management, and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Align program deliverables with SpaceXAI'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.
- 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.
- 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 SpaceXAI's construction program management framework.
- Manage program-level budgets, schedules, resources, and risks; develop and maintain master schedules, forecasts, and contingency plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
- In this leadership role, you will oversee multiple Construction Project Managers and ensure the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical facilities that support SpaceXAI's AI supercomputing goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in construction project/program management, with a strong focus on data centers, hyperscale facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, or large industrial projects.
- 5+ years of direct people management experience, successfully leading teams of Project Managers, Superintendents, or similar roles.
- 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.
- 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).
- Comfortable in active construction site environments (noise, outdoor exposure, ability to lift 25+ lbs).
Skills
- 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.
- This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
- All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
- Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
- All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
- They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
Company info
- We are seeking an experienced Program Manager (Data Center Construction) to lead our growing portfolio of data center and infrastructure construction programs.
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