MD DEZELAK · DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION

Professional Résumé

Markus Dezelak

Mission-Critical & Data Center Construction · Project Engineering & Field Leadership

Louisiana  ·  markusdezelak@outlook.com  ·  linkedin.com/in/markusdezelak

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Professional summary

Construction professional with 18+ years delivering commercial, healthcare, government, educational, and mission-critical projects — currently supporting a multi-building, multi-gigawatt hyperscale data center program. A rare combination of field-tested construction leadership and a formal information-security background, positioned to bridge builders, owners, and IT/operations stakeholders on data center delivery. Builds data-driven production tracking systems that tie field output to bid baselines, and drives documentation, QA/QC, and safety standards on fast-moving programs. OSHA 500 authorized trainer, Procore Certified, and LEED-credentialed, pursuing a Master's in Construction Management at LSU.

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Core competencies

Delivery
Mission-Critical / Data CenterProject EngineeringOwner & GC CoordinationCloseout & Turnover
Controls
Production Tracking & Field ReportingCost TrackingQuantity TakeoffsSchedule Coordination
Process
Submittals / RFIsDocument ControlQA/QC ProgramsMEP & Trade CoordinationBIM Coordination
People & Safety
Field Team LeadershipOSHA 500 Safety ProgramsTraining & MentorshipVendor Management
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Professional experience

Mar 2026 — Present
Turner ConstructionTurner Construction · Louisiana · Hyperscale Data Center Program

Project Engineer

  • Support project management and field leadership on a multi-building hyperscale data center campus, contributing to execution across CSA scopes.
  • Built and maintain a data-driven weekly production tracking system measuring field production rates against bid baselines across framing, drywall, insulation, and finish scopes — surfacing variances early and improving cost accountability.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and material reconciliation, tying installed quantities to procurement and invoicing across project phases.
  • Manage submittals, RFIs, document control, and project reporting workflows to keep field and office teams aligned.
  • Contribute to schedule, quality, safety, and closeout deliverables across assigned scopes.
Oct 2024 — Feb 2026
Mehrer DrywallMehrer Drywall · Seattle, WA

Junior Project Manager

  • Drove end-to-end project execution: submittals, RFIs, document control, billing support, and closeout packages.
  • Coordinated architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to align schedule, scope, and field execution.
  • Tracked costs, forecasts, and project documentation to support on-time, on-budget delivery.
Dec 2021 — Oct 2024
United Brotherhood of CarpentersUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters · Dept. of Labor Facilities

Project Manager / Lead Trainer

  • Managed construction projects across scope, schedule, compliance, and training outcomes.
  • Directed field teams and apprentices while upholding high standards of safety and workmanship.
  • Developed and delivered OSHA safety training programs as an authorized instructor.
2008 — 2021
Commercial · Healthcare · Government & Educational Construction

Earlier Career — Field & Supervisory Roles

  • Progressed through trade, foreman, and supervisory positions across five major construction sectors, building 18+ years of hands-on field expertise that grounds current project-engineering and leadership work.
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Certifications & education

OSHA 500
Authorized Trainer
Procore
Certified
LEED
Green Building
Microsoft 365
Certified
LSU
M.S., Construction Management
Louisiana State University
In progress
Bellevue University
B.S., Information Security
Bellevue University
2024
Penn State
Construction Management Certificate
Penn State University
2024
Renton Technical College
A.A., Construction
Renton Technical College
2021
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Why data center owners

Most construction managers understand the building; few also understand what runs inside it. A B.S. in Information Security paired with 18+ years of mission-critical field delivery means fluent communication with both trade partners and IT / security / operations teams — a natural fit for owner-side construction roles on hyperscale data center programs.