Construction Manager, Power Generation - Memphis

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. 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. 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…