Construction Category Manager

Post Date

Apr 21, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77075
US
Jul 17, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

HOU-13109006-2e49-4e9e-8266-4ce27fc29953

Pay Rate

$66 - $82 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Construction Category Manager to support power generation projects related to data centers. This role leads the development and execution of category strategies supporting global hyperscale data center construction programs, optimizing cost, quality, schedule, and supplier performance across large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure builds. This role owns end-to-end category management for construction and capital project spend, including EPC contracts, general contractors, and key trades, with a strong focus on enabling rapid, standardized, and repeatable deployment across multiple regions. By aligning sourcing and contracting strategies with program delivery objectives, the Category Manager ensures cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and successful execution of high-volume, fast-paced data center builds.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-6+ years in greenfield/brownfield category management in construction and full life cycle of projects
- Experienced working hand in hand with EPC and subcontractors
- Experience with large COMPLEX projects

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.