Senior Construction Project Manager

Actalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead complex, data center projects with an emphasis on MEP systems, safety, and quality. You will drive planning, execution, and financial performance from concept through turnover, coordinating design teams, owners, and field leadership.

You will manage schedules, budgets, procurement, and change orders while mentoring project engineers and PMs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP intensive or mission critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and system turnover preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures for mission critical MEP systems.
• Lead planning and execution of MEP intensive scopes, including electrical distribution, mechanical systems, controls, life safety, and low voltage infrastructure.
• Manage detailed phasing, sequencing, and system interdependencies to support testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ensure systems are installed to meet performance, redundancy, and uptime requirements.
• Maintain full accountability for project scope, schedule, and budget performance.
• Review, negotiate, and manage change orders with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Lead procurement, contracting, and performance management of MEP trade partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between design teams, owners, commissioning agents, and field leadership.
• Conduct OAC, subcontractor, and internal team meetings to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor bid analysis for MEP scopes.
• Recommend construction methods, materials, and system layouts to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
• Identify long lead equipment and critical path risks early.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and field teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership.
• Support business development efforts and help maintain repeat client relationships.
• Drive coordination of OFE efforts and collaborate closely with owner procurement teams.

Skills

Procore

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Scheduling

Budget management

MEP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Construction Project Manager (Data Center outside of St. Louis, MS)

Per Diem and Competitive Pay Offered

Job Description

The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, execution, and financial performance of complex, MEP-driven construction projects where system reliability and operational continuity are paramount. This role leads projects from early concept through commissioning and turnover, ensuring critical electrical, mechanical, controls, and low voltage systems are executed with precision, discipline, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures for mission critical MEP systems.
• Lead planning and execution of MEP intensive scopes, including electrical distribution, mechanical systems, controls, life safety, and low voltage infrastructure.
• Manage detailed phasing, sequencing, and system interdependencies to support testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ensure systems are installed to meet performance, redundancy, and uptime requirements.
• Maintain full accountability for project scope, schedule, and budget performance.
• Review, negotiate, and manage change orders with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Lead procurement, contracting, and performance management of MEP trade partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between design teams, owners, commissioning agents, and field leadership.
• Conduct OAC, subcontractor, and internal team meetings to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor bid analysis for MEP scopes.
• Recommend construction methods, materials, and system layouts to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
• Identify long lead equipment and critical path risks early.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and field teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership.
• Support business development efforts and help maintain repeat client relationships.
• Drive coordination of OFE efforts and collaborate closely with owner procurement teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP intensive or mission critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and system turnover preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in mission critical construction, data center construction, and hyperscale construction.
• Skills in construction management, change order, contract negotiation, and site development.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam.

Work Environment

The role involves working on MEP-driven construction projects that require system reliability and operational continuity. The candidate will work closely with design teams, owners, commissioning agents, and field leadership to ensure project success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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