Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Data Centers / Power Infrastructure

$170K – $200K Base + Performance Bonus + Attractive Per Diem + Comprehensive Benefits

I’m working with a leading infrastructure contractor delivering large-scale power and mission-critical infrastructure projects supporting major data center developments across the US.

They are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to take ownership of large, complex construction projects, with a strong background in transmission, substations, distribution, power infrastructure, data centers, or EPC delivery.

This is a 100% site-based travel position offering a rotation, with an established long-term pipeline of large-scale mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from proposal and initiation through execution, closeout and warranty.
• Take overall responsibility for project scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety and financial performance.
• Manage large and complex power construction projects, working closely with Construction Managers and field leadership.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, defining scope, objectives, deliverables and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, manpower, equipment and material requirements, using KPIs to identify risks and drive performance.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment and labor to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Lead regular project meetings covering manpower, equipment, schedule, procurement and construction progress.
• Manage contracts, subcontractors, change orders, commercial issues and project documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, project personnel, subcontractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate project deliverables, schedule updates, reporting requirements, site meetings and client communications.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, billing documentation, forecasting and cash-flow projections.

Ideal Background

• 8+ years of project management experience within transmission, substation, distribution, power construction, data centers, mission-critical infrastructure or EPC.
• Proven experience managing large, complex power construction projects.
• Experience managing project teams and supervising other Project Managers or mentoring junior PMs.
• Strong understanding of power construction processes, specifications, proposals and project documentation.
• Ability to interpret civil, structural and electrical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, preferably with Primavera P6.
• Experience working with major clients, utilities, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Data center or other mission-critical experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with transmission, substations, distribution or other electrical infrastructure is highly valued.
• PMP, CCM, PE or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline required; Master's degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E and other applicable construction and safety standards.
• Willingness to work 100% site-based with extensive travel/rotation.

Technical Skills

• Power construction project management
• Transmission & distribution
• Substation construction
• Data center / mission-critical infrastructure
• EPC project delivery
• Civil, structural and electrical construction
• Primavera P6
• Project financial management
• Scheduling and forecasting
• Procurement and subcontractor management
• Risk management and change control
• Microsoft Office Suite