Senior Project Manager (TX)

Senior Construction Project Manager

 

Our client, a leading owner and developer of mission-critical data centers, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the development and construction of large-scale data center projects. This role is responsible for managing projects from planning through commissioning, with a strong emphasis on heavy MEP systems, budget management, contractor coordination, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of mission-critical data center construction projects from inception through completion.
• Support planning, permitting, and utility coordination efforts.
• Develop and issue RFPs in collaboration with Procurement for General Contractors and key project partners.
• Negotiate contracts with General Contractors, Commissioning Agents, subcontractors, and third-party consultants.
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost control, and capital expenditure reporting.
• Coordinate Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and drive project milestones.
• Oversee technical, contractual, procurement, and documentation requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project schedules, safety, quality, and overall execution.
• Lead pre-construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities while coordinating engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Prepare and present regular project status updates to executive leadership.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement efforts during construction.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing mission-critical or data center construction projects.
• Strong background in heavy MEP systems and large-scale commercial construction.
• Experience leading General Contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and cross-functional project teams.
• Proven success managing budgets, forecasting, cost control, and contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, quality control, and construction safety.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working for a data center owner, developer, owner's representative, or leading General Contractor.
• Experience delivering multi-megawatt mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of commissioning and turnover processes.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent construction projects.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

 

If you're interested in leading complex, high-profile data center developments with a growing organization, please reach out to Hudson Feinberg at h.feinberg@harperharrison.com or 786-607-4582.