Construction Manager – Owner’s Representative

On-Site | Michigan (statewide travel required)

Are you ready to guide cutting-edge, mission-critical construction programs that keep the digital world running? Our client—an innovative technology-driven owner/operator—needs a sharp Construction Manager to act as their eyes and ears in the field, protecting scope, schedule, budget, and quality on new data-center and other 24 × 7 facilities projects throughout Michigan. You will join a high-performing team that values initiative, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, giving you the runway to drive results and shape best-in-class delivery practices.

What You’ll Tackle

• Own the project life-cycle. Steer green-field builds and expansions from concept through Level 5 commissioning, ensuring alignment with business objectives and key milestones.
• Be the single source of truth. Translate owner goals into actionable plans for architects, engineers, general contractors, and vendors, securing clear accountability across all parties.
• Keep the engine running. Lead pre-construction, design reviews, procurement, and permitting activities while maintaining cost transparency and schedule certainty.
• Drive project controls. Maintain Primavera P6 or MS Project schedules, manage cash flow, track change orders, and forecast risks—surfacing data-driven insights to leadership early.
• Guard quality & compliance. Oversee on-site execution, verifying workmanship, safety, and adherence to state/federal regulations and corporate standards.
• Leverage performance data. Recommend process improvements that boost uptime, sustainability, and total cost of ownership across the portfolio.
• Communicate with impact. Prepare executive dashboards and present progress, KPIs, and financial status to stakeholders at every level.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 3 + years managing large-scale capital projects—preferably data centers, semiconductor fabs, or other mission-critical facilities—on the owner side.
• Solid grasp of MEP systems (power generation/UPS, HVAC, low-voltage/IT) and Level 1-5 commissioning protocols.
• Proficiency with project controls and collaboration tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, BIM (Revit/Navisworks), and Bluebeam.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive decisions in fast-track environments.
• Willingness to travel within Michigan (roughly 25 – 40 %) to active job sites.

Bonus Points

• Advanced degree, PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience negotiating data-center leases or colocation agreements.
• Background working with hyperscalers, enterprise IT teams, or cloud service providers.

Work Environment & Rewards

• Competitive base salary with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO plus paid volunteer time.
• Culture built on innovation, accountability, and having fun while delivering exceptional results.

Take the next step in your career by bringing your construction-management expertise to a team that is transforming how technology owners build and scale critical infrastructure. Apply today to learn more!

About Blue Signal:  

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