Construction Manager, Power Generation - Memphis

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SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, POWER GENERATION

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 SpaceXSI's high-density AI supercomputing facilities.

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 SpaceXSI'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 power generation, industrial plant, or construction projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

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

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+ lbs

Must be willing to travel as needed

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

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