Project Manager, Mission Critical

Swanson Rink; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanson Rink is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead complex projects for data centers, airports, and other critical facilities. You will be the single point of contact for clients from proposal development through project execution, coordinating with engineering teams and consultants to meet scope, budget, and schedule.

This role requires PE or Architect licensure or pursuit, a four-year degree, 5+ years in engineering or construction management, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Registration as PE or Architect, or intent to become licensed.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Travel ability and willingness.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact through design and construction phases.
• Manage multi-discipline design teams.
• Establish and maintain project controls to track progress.
• Ensure complete and organized project documentation.
• Maintain continuity through RFP, design, bidding, permitting, construction.
• Collaborate with clients on schedules and deliverables.
• Set internal milestones and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Coordinate with design team on work plans and cross-discipline needs.
• Lead project progress and review meetings with client and team.
• Develop and deploy project QA/QC plans.
• Resolve and document open coordination topics and issues.
• Proactively identify and solve problems.

Skills

PE or Architect registration

Project management

Travel readiness

Authorized to work in US

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Description

Do you have a passion for the Mission Critical industry? Are you looking to lead complex projects?

Swanson Rink’s Project Managers partner with our clients and team members to execute highly technical mission critical projects. This position is the single point of contact for specific clients. As part of the Swanson Rink team the Mission Critical Project Manager is engaged with clients from proposal development through project execution.

Get To Know Us

INTEGRITY | ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE | LEGACY

Founded in 1949, Swanson Rink specializes in designing mechanical, electrical, fire protection, plumbing and technology infrastructure for data centers, airports and other complex buildings.

Ranked among Building Design + Construction top Engineering Firms for both Airport and Data Center design four years running!

Our Impact: Swanson Rink provides endowed scholarships to support engineering students, invests hundreds of hours a year in employee training and development, and we encourage our team to Cultivate Curiosity through a monthly presentation series led by team members on the latest issues and trends facing our clients.

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What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?

• The opportunity to work on complex, exciting projects for high profile clients
• Focused training and professional development, mentorship, professional career growth opportunities
• Paid professional membership fees, tuition reimbursement, prep and exam coverage for certifications and licenses
• EcoPass/Commuter benefits (Denver)
• Company paid holidays, Paid Time Off, paid parental leave
• Vision, dental and medical insurance with employer HSA contributions, FSA options
• Monthly technology allowance
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with immediate vesting on matching contributions
• Stock purchase plan and stock grant programs

At Swanson Rink, we believe the people who build this company should share in its success. That's why we offer stock incentive plans to every employee, with opportunities that grow with your tenure. Ownership isn't just a title here — it's something you earn and carry forward.

Your Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout design and construction phase activities while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all project disciplines.
• Manage multi-discipline design teams including subconsultants and strategic partners.
• Establish and maintain project controls to track and measure project progress, issues, and performance.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and organized.
• Ensure continuity through all project phases: RFP, design, bidding, permitting, and construction.
• Collaborate with clients to establish project schedules and deliverables.
• Set internal milestones and ensure the team is prepared to meet all deliverables, technical requirements, and schedules.
• Collaborate with design team on development of project work plans. Review and challenge work plans to maximize efficiency and proactively identify cross discipline coordination needs.
• Lead project progress and review meetings with client and design team.
• Develop and deploy project specific QA-QC plans and strategies.
• Ensure open coordination topics and project issues are resolved and documented accordingly.
• Proactively identify and solve problems.

Requirements

Your Requirements and Qualifications:

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a remote position.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect or ability and determination to become licensed.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, from four-year college or university.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong understanding of the mission critical industry and the nuances of renovation and greenfield construction projects is preferred.
• Must be available to travel occasionally.
• Requires the ability to pass background checks, security screenings or drug testing as required by our clients and/or Federal contracts.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary range of $110,000 - $150,000+ and will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability