Field Construction Manager – Data Center Construction
Location: Abilene, TX
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $130,000 – $180,000 depending on level of Data Center experience + Relocation assistance
Industry: Data Center / Mission-Critical Construction
About the Role
Innovar Group is seeking an experienced Field Construction Manager to support large-scale data center construction projects in Abilene, Texas. This is a direct hire opportunity for a hands-on construction leader who can manage field execution, coordinate trades, drive schedule performance, and support the successful delivery of complex mission-critical facilities.
The ideal candidate will have experience leading construction activities in data center, mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, or other complex technical construction environments. This role requires someone who can operate with urgency, communicate clearly, and keep field teams aligned in a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead daily field construction activities for large-scale data center builds.
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Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field teams, project managers, engineering, commissioning, and client stakeholders.
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Monitor construction progress, identify constraints, and drive issue resolution to keep work moving.
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Support schedule execution, field planning, sequencing, and look-ahead coordination.
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Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in alignment with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
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Track field progress, risks, manpower needs, materials, equipment, and upcoming milestones.
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Participate in field meetings and communicate priorities, updates, and action items to project teams.
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Partner with MEP, electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, and commissioning teams to support successful project delivery.
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Maintain strong documentation, reporting, and communication around field activities.
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Support inspections, punch list, turnover, and commissioning readiness as needed.
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Promote accountability, safety, quality, and productivity across assigned scopes of work.
Required Qualifications
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Experience in field construction management, construction supervision, superintendent, project management, or similar construction leadership role.
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Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, advanced manufacturing, or large commercial construction projects.
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Strong understanding of field execution, trade coordination, construction sequencing, schedule management, and quality control.
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Ability to coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors in a fast-paced construction environment.
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Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
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Strong communication and leadership skills.
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Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in the field.
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Ability to manage priorities, identify risks, and drive follow-through.
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Commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and team accountability.
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Ability to work onsite in Abilene, TX.
Preferred Qualifications
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Direct data center construction experience.
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Experience supporting hyperscale or multi-building campus projects.
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Familiarity with MEP systems, electrical distribution, critical power, cooling systems, telecom, fiber, structured cabling, or commissioning readiness.
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Experience working in high-availability environments where uptime, reliability, and precision execution are critical.
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Prior experience supporting project turnover, closeout, or commissioning coordination.
About Innovar Group Innovar Group is a Colorado-based staffing and consulting firm specializing in connecting top technical and professional talent with leading organizations. We partner with clients across technology, engineering, data center, construction, and professional services environments to provide high-quality talent solutions.
At Innovar Group, we are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Our employment decisions are solely based on merit, and we do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and expression), national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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