Senior Project Manager

Position: Senior Project Manager (Travel 50%)

Location: East Region

About Accelevation
We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today's most advanced technologies. We've grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.


Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the leadership and successful delivery of large, complex, and/or multiple construction projects. This role provides senior-level oversight across all phases of the project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual objectives are achieved. The Senior Project Manager leads project teams, manages client relationships, oversees commercial performance, and ensures a strong project environment focused on collaboration, accountability, and predictable outcomes.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex, and/or multiple construction projects simultaneously.

• Provide leadership during preconstruction, including constructability reviews and planning.

• Lead development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and participate in peer reviews.

• Manage permitting, builder's risk coordination, and Notice to Proceed processes.

• Oversee procurement, cost control, and change management activities.

• Develop subcontract bid packages and oversee subcontractor selection and contracting.

• Prepare the master project schedule and oversee ongoing updates and progress tracking.

• Prepare and deliver project reporting and formal project status reports to stakeholders.

• Prepare and manage owner pay applications.

• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier payment applications.

• Plan, lead, and conduct project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Perform and oversee QA/QC inspections and review test data and documentation.

• Coordinate site logistics planning and execution.

• Lead Incident-Free Environment (IFE) initiatives and communicate, enforce, and maintain SHMP compliance.

• Support claims resolution in coordination with Project Executives and leadership.

• Manage owner contracts in partnership with Project Executives.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the development and performance of project staff.

• Ensure a strong project environment focused on client relationships, collaboration, proactiveness, commercial advantage, and robust project controls and analytics.

• Travel to job site as needed, especially for the kick-off meeting as well as the closing meeting, which will require up to 50% travel.

• Ensures a project is completed safely, accurately, meets industry and company standards and is profitable for the company and their clients.

Experience

• Minimum 8-12 years of progressive experience in construction or related industries.

• Proven experience managing large, complex, or multi-project programs.

• Prior experience leading project teams and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software such as Procore, ACC, Epicor, etc.

• The ability to create, update, and own a scope-delineated project schedule with preferable working knowledge of how to utilize Microsoft Projects or other similar project scheduling software.

• An understanding of the correlation between budget and progress within the context of a data center white space construction project.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Advanced knowledge of construction means, methods, contracts, and project delivery systems.

• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and cash flow management.

• Proven leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to manage risk, claims, and complex stakeholder relationships.

• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and ethical business practices.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Construction or Data Center build outs (Infrastructure, Low Voltage, or Electrical).

• PMP certification, or equivalent, is a preferred.

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED

Our Core Values

• Safety: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment
• Inclusion : Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and values
• Speed: Operates with urgency, recognizing the advantage of being swift and responsive
• Innovation : Continuously seeks to simplify and improve processes and designs
• Judgment : Exercises discretion and autonomy in solving technical challenges
• Accountability : Holds self and others to high standards of performance and quality

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Employees must be able to hear, speak, and communicate effectively. Work occurs in data center environments with potential exposure to electrical hazards, noise, and varying temperatures. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may be required.


Physical requirements include bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead. Must lift at least 50 lbs, raise arms above shoulder level, and perform overhead work for extended periods. The ability to climb and carry ladders (up to 12 ft), navigate stairways, and work at heights up to 90 ft using ladders, scaffolds, or lifts is essential.


Employees must access restricted areas (e.g., switchgear rooms, vaults, tunnels, crawl spaces) and wear full PPE. Good vision and hearing (normal or corrected) and accurate color identification are required. Some projects may lack food facilities, so bringing meals and snacks is necessary.


Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.


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Equal Opportunity Statement
Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values - we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all.
As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.


Pay Range: $160,000 - $170,000 per year