xAI Construction Manager responsible for fiber optic backbone and horizontal cabling construction at the Memphis data center. Manage contractors, vendors, and project outcomes from pre-construction through handover.
Responsibilities
Act as the senior construction representative for the Memphis data center fiber scope, managing relationships with contractors, partners, and internal stakeholders
Oversee fiber execution from pre-construction and site development through testing, certification, and handover
Coordinate multiple vendors so field and technical teams stay aligned on fiber backbone, horizontal cabling, pathways, splicing, and testing
Identify and mitigate risks to quality, safety, system integrity, and operational readiness
Drive progress on the fiber scope and resolve roadblocks so the schedule holds
Align the fiber schedule with SpaceXSI's infrastructure goals through cross-functional collaboration
Partner with teams on commissioning and close issues as they come up
Deliver regular updates with clear KPIs and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders
Hold the work to the technical and quality standards in the base design
Perform quantity take-offs and field verifications to track progress and support reporting
Manage change orders, cut unnecessary changes, and control cost
Lead site safety around fiber installation, splicing, testing, and work at heights
Qualification
Advanced expertise in fiber splicingHighly proficient using a light meterKnowledge of different fiber typesProficiency with computers
Required
5+ years of experience managing data center or construction projects
Preferred
Experience managing large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects
Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (FOA, BICSI, or equivalent)
Advanced expertise in fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and certification procedures
Deep technical knowledge of hyperscale data center networking, structured cabling, and fiber infrastructure
Experience in AI/HPC data centers or other mission-critical facilities
Highly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes
Knowledge of different fiber types, proper cleaning/validation techniques, switches, and port identifications
Proficiency with computers, fiber management software, and electronic testing systems
