Russell V. Avolio

About Russell V. Avolio

Senior construction leader with 20+ years of industry experience and over three years at Constructiv, currently serving as Senior Manager of Construction Management Operations. I lead CM operations and staff augmentation teams delivering mission-critical, high-availability data center environments with a relentless focus on safety, uptime, resiliency, and execution.I’ve delivered full lifecycle data center projects from planning and design through construction and commissioning, specializing in infrastructure upgrades within regulated, high-reliability environments. Known for a client-first, partnership-driven approach, I align teams and outcomes to business objectives while driving operational excellence and long-term value.

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   Constructiv

   Jul 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Senior Manager – Construction Management Services Experienced and results-driven leader overseeing Construction Management Operations staff and Staff Augmentation teams, ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical, high-availability data center environments. Recognized for driving operational excellence with a sharp focus on uptime, resiliency, and infrastructure optimization.Specialized in end-to-end data center project delivery—from strategic planning and early-stage design to construction execution and commissioning. Adept at managing complex infrastructure upgrades and ongoing maintenance of high-reliability facilities in demanding, regulated environments.Respected for cultivating strong client relationships and leading business development efforts to expand market share. Brings a client-first mindset to every phase of the project’s life cycle, aligning delivery with customer objectives and exceeding performance expectations.Core Competencies:• Staff Management & Team Development• Cross-functional Leadership• Infrastructure Reliability & Optimization• Data Center Project Lifecycle Management • Strategic Client Relationship Management• Mission-Critical Systems Oversight• Business Development & Growth Strategy• Risk Mitigation & Operational Continuity

Education

• Centenary University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2019

• Long Island University

  Masters, Management Engineering/Project Management

  2003 — 2006

• State University of New York Maritime College

  BS- Engineering, Facilities Engineering- Unites States Coast Guard Licensed 3rd Assistant Engineer

  1996 — 2000