Category Manager, Construction – Hyperscale Data Centers

Position Title: Construction Category Manager – Hyperscale Data Centers
Location: CORPORATE OFFICE
FLSA Class: EXEMPT
Responsible to: Procurement Manager

Position Summary: VoltaGrid is revolutionizing behind-the-meter power generation and infrastructure deployment, enabling our customers to rapidly scale reliable, cost-efficient energy solutions for data centers and industrial applications.

The Construction Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and category strategies supporting hyperscale data center construction programs. This role optimizes cost, quality, schedule, and supplier performance across large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure builds. The position owns end-to-end category management for construction and capital project spend, including EPC contracts, general contractors, and key trades.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Construction teams to support the full lifecycle of projects from pre-FEED and design through execution and commissioning, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and successful delivery across high-volume, fast-paced deployments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute category strategies for construction services supporting hyperscale data center and infrastructure projects.
• Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities for EPC contractors, general contractors, and specialized subcontractors across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Manage competitive bid processes, contractor prequalification, and supplier evaluation to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, framework agreements, and capacity reservation agreements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, Construction, and Operations teams to support early-stage project planning and influence sourcing decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements through strategic sourcing, supplier innovation, and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitor and manage supplier and contractor performance, implementing continuous improvement initiatives across projects and regions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including long-lead equipment constraints and global capacity limitations.
• Support capital project execution by aligning sourcing strategies with project schedules, budgets, and delivery milestones.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements across all projects and suppliers.
• Travel to project sites and supplier locations to support execution, oversight, and relationship management.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, or Construction Procurement.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical construction projects, preferably hyperscale data centers or similar infrastructure.
• Strong experience with EPC contracting, commercial negotiations, and complex contract structures.
• Working knowledge of project management principles, construction budgeting, and cost control methodologies.
• Experience sourcing long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, generators, and cooling systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting hyperscale or high-growth, multi-site infrastructure deployment environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across global, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
• Deep understanding of global supply chain dynamics and contractor ecosystems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk mitigation capabilities.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, contract management systems, and construction procurement best practices.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 20% to support global project needs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 

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