Senior Construction Project Manager | Owner's Representative – Mission Critical Infrastructure

Himes Associates, Ltd.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO & Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Himes Associates, Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to join our Baltimore-based team.

You will own complex data center projects, act as the owner’s representative, and coordinate with facilities, design, and contractor teams to deliver on time and within budget. You will lead cross-functional collaboration, manage outages and phasing in active facilities, and report progress, risks, and milestones to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; PE, PMP, CCM, or similar credentials are a plus.
• 10+ years of construction/project management experience with schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
• Data center or mission critical project experience in active environments.

Responsibilities

• Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and documentation.
• Coordinate among client stakeholders, facilities teams, design teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Oversee design/construction, manage outages and phased construction in active facilities.
• Drive design reviews, procurement, submittals, RFIs, turnover, and commissioning.
• Represent the owner with project teams and senior stakeholders; report progress and milestones.

Skills

Project management

Data center

Owner’s representation

Stakeholder management

Outages coordination

Education

BS/BA in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Procore

PlanGrid

BIM

Job description

Tired of working under clients instead of WITH clients? Looking for more ownership, autonomy, and impact?

NOW is your opportunity to make a smart move and join our Fun, Respectful, High-Performing Team at Himes Associates, Ltd.!

Himes has built long-standing relationships with both our Teammates AND our Clients by delivering exceptional work and treating great people like partners.

If you’re looking for challenging, high-profile work where your experience and judgment matter, Team Get S**t Done is looking for an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to join us in Baltimore.

Who Should Apply?

YOU if you fit the Team GSD Qualities listed below!

• Experienced Project Managers with a track record delivering data center, mission critical, utility, infrastructure, industrial, or other technically complex capital projects.
• Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers ready to bring their technical and construction expertise to an Owner’s Representative role.
• Owner’s Representatives looking for greater ownership, autonomy, and direct client impact.
• Professionals experienced in active, operational environments where safety, reliability, and continuity matter.
• Strong client-facing leaders who can confidently represent the owner and earn the trust of executives, facilities teams, engineers, and contractors.

A Team GSD Member:

• Brings an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to innovate and adapt.
• Builds trust with clients and communicates confidently at every level.
• Is accountable. Owns it and delivers it.
• Respects teammates, partners, and clients.
• Anticipates problems, brings solutions, and knows when to elevate.
• Refuses to settle for "average".

Why Do I Want to Work at Himes?

• Competitive Compensation
• Growth-Based Incentive Plans
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Flex PTO & Work Life Balance (Get the job done, keep the client happy, and live your life)
• Respectful work culture, internally and at client sites
• Exciting, high-profile projects you will be proud of
• Autonomy without bureaucracy / The trust, resources, and support you need to excel
• Direct access to leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as Himes continues to grow

What To Expect in this Role

As an Owner’s Representative supporting mission critical infrastructure and capital improvement projects, you’ll take ownership of complex projects across active data center and utility facilities throughout the Baltimore area. You’ll serve as a trusted extension of the client team, bringing the oversight, judgment, and coordination needed to deliver projects from planning through successful closeout.

• Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and documentation, keeping priorities aligned and projects moving forward.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination among client stakeholders, facility operations, design teams, contractors, vendors, and other project partners.
• Oversee design and construction execution, identifying risks early, and maintaining focus on safety, quality, constructability, and operational requirements.
• Manage work within active mission critical facilities, coordinating phasing, outages, shutdowns, access, logistics, and other activities that could impact ongoing operations.
• Drive critical project workflows including design reviews, procurement, submittals, RFIs, change management, commissioning, and turnover.
• Anticipate problems and drive resolution, bringing forward clear options and recommendations before issues affect operations, cost, or schedule.
• Confidently represent the owner with project teams and senior stakeholders, providing concise reporting on progress, financials, schedule, risks, decisions, and upcoming milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; PE, PMP, CCM, or similar professional credentials are a plus.
• 10+ years of construction/project management experience, including direct responsibility for schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder coordination.
• Demonstrated data center or mission critical project experience required, with experience delivering projects in active, operational environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects of $1M+ from design through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Experience coordinating outages, shutdowns, equipment replacements, commissioning, and phased construction within active facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, controls, and critical building infrastructure systems, with the ability to effectively oversee technical teams and identify project risks.
• Proven ability to represent clients and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, facility operations, design teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, PlanGrid, BIM, or similar project management platforms is a plus.
• Proactive, accountable, and comfortable operating independently, while collaborating effectively with the client and broader project team.