Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks a Project Manager for mission-critical construction in Salt Lake City, UT. The role requires onsite oversight, collaboration with Superintendents, and direct involvement with trade partners to keep schedules and quality on track.

The ideal candidate will manage budgets, change orders, procurement, and formal project documentation while mentoring junior staff on site.

Qualifications

• Experience managing mission-critical construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, change orders, and procurement.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and project docs.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant PMs onsite.

Skills

Construction PM

Onsite coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

RFIs & submittals

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Project Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah / Project Site

We’re partnering with a leading national general contractor to hire an experienced Project Manager for large-scale mission-critical construction projects.

This opportunity is ideal for a field-focused PM who enjoys being onsite, working directly with Superintendents and trade partners, and solving project challenges in real time. You’ll have full visibility into daily construction activities while managing the financial, contractual, and administrative sides of the project.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence and stay closely connected to daily field operations
• Partner directly with Superintendents to manage safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, design teams, and project stakeholders
• Lead onsite OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contracts, buyout, and change orders
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement, pay applications, and project documentation
• Coordinate long-lead equipment, MEP systems, and critical project milestones
• Identify field challenges early and drive practical, timely solutions
• Support and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers onsite

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor
• Experience working onsite alongside field teams and subcontractors
• Experience with data centers, mission‑critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, or other technically complex projects preferred
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, and change management
• Design‑build experience is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills