Project Manager - Mission Critical

Scott Humphrey Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation is seeking a Project Manager to lead data center and mission critical construction projects across the Dallas–Fort Worth area. You’ll own the project from preconstruction through turnover, guiding budgets, schedules, and teams.

This role demands strong leadership, deep knowledge of owner and subcontractor contracts, and the ability to coordinate with designers, trade partners, and field teams to deliver on time and within fiscal goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a General Contractor.
• Data center or mission critical construction experience.
• Experience managing projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong understanding of project financials and contracts.
• Ability to lead teams and build relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners.
• Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or willing to relocate for an in-office role.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily project operations, budgets, cost forecasting, and schedules from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope development, contract negotiations, and procurement, including long-lead equipment.
• Partner with Superintendent to monitor progress, safety, and quality across all scopes.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Prepare monthly owner billings and financial reports, and review subcontractor pay applications.
• Lead weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and manage expectations.
• Coordinate with field leadership and commissioning teams to support startup and turnover.
• Train and mentor Assistant PMs, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators.

Skills

Data center construction

Project management

Financial management

Leadership

Contract management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

We’re partnering with an established DFW based General Contractor seeking a Project Manager to lead data center and mission critical construction projects throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

You’ll take ownership from preconstruction and buyout through construction, commissioning, and turnover. You’ll manage project financials, coordinate complex scopes, and keep owners, designers, and trade partners aligned.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily project operations, budgets, cost forecasting, and schedules from preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead subcontractor buyout, scope development, contract negotiations, and procurement, including long-lead equipment.
• Partner with your Superintendent to monitor progress, subcontractor performance, safety, and quality across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Prepare monthly owner billings and financial reports, and review subcontractor pay applications.
• Lead weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings, communicate progress, and manage owner and architect expectations.
• Coordinate with field leadership and commissioning teams to support startup, testing readiness, and timely turnover.
• Train and mentor Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators as assigned.

What They’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of project management experience with a General Contractor
• Data center or mission critical construction experience
• Experience managing complex projects from preconstruction through completion
• Strong understanding of project financials, owner and subcontractor contracts, MEP coordination, and scheduling
• Ability to lead teams and build strong owner, architect, and trade partner relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or willing to relocate for an in-office role