Project management · Posted 4 days ago
Construction Manager, Power Generation - Memphis
xAI · Southaven, MS
- Hiring company
- xAI
- Location
- Southaven, MS
- Experience
- 5+ years
What they’re looking for
- 5+ years of 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.
- Be able to travel as needed.
- 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.
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
Certifications & checks
NFPA 70E Electrical SafetyBackground Check (7-year)
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Skills mentioned
Aerial fiber placement · Switchgear & MV equipment · Generator service · Lockout / tagout · Scheduling · Scope & change management
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