Senior Project Manager - Data Centre Construction

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $170,000 - $205,000

This role is for a Senior Project Manager leading a ground-up data centre construction project in Houston for a general contractor focused on mission-critical work. The position owns full project delivery from preconstruction through closeout and is suited to a Texas-based leader seeking long-term involvement on complex, high-value data centre projects without extensive travel.

• 8+ years of experience leading large-scale commercial or mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Proven experience managing ground-up data centre construction projects for a general contractor.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects valued at $100M+ with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost control, cash flow management, and forecasting.
• Deep understanding of contract documents, scopes of work, subcontractor agreements, and change management.
• Experience leading subcontractor procurement, buy-out, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and mentor project engineers and assistant project managers.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to interface confidently with owners, consultants, and trade partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent industry experience.

• Background working with mission-critical systems including MEP-intensive scopes and commissioning coordination.
• Experience helping build or scale a new regional team or business line.
• Familiarity with quality control programs and inspection readiness on mission-critical projects.
• Strong relationships with Texas-based subcontractors and suppliers.
• Experience working for a large or mid-sized general contractor with complex self-performed coordination.
• Demonstrated interest in long-term leadership growth rather than project-to-project movement.

• Lead all phases of a ground-up data centre construction project in Houston from pre-construction through final closeout.
• Develop and execute the overall project strategy including staffing plans, schedules, logistics, and procurement sequencing.
• Take ownership of the project budget from turnover and manage all cost control, forecasting, and margin performance.
• Oversee development, maintenance, and execution of the CPM schedule in coordination with field operations and procurement.
• Lead subcontractor buy-out, contract execution, and ongoing scope, cost, and schedule management.
• Manage submittals, material procurement, and delivery schedules to support critical path milestones.
• Administer the change management process including pricing, documentation, and client communication.
• Prepare and submit monthly pay applications and manage billing, collections, and cash flow performance.
• Review cost reports regularly and implement corrective actions to maintain financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with all contract requirements including insurance, lien waivers, and reporting obligations.
• Oversee quality control execution and ensure inspection readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and key trade partners.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to project team members to drive performance and accountability.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, project pursuits, and presentations as needed.