Senior EPC Project Manager – Industrial & Data Center

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager for large-scale industrial electrical or mechanical construction in Houston. The role oversees projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating clients, leadership, field teams, and subcontractors.

You will drive project performance, safety, and financial results, with a focus on complex schedules and high-value contracts. Travel up to 70% with per diem provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical, mechanical, industrial, utility, or EPC construction.
• At least 5 years managing complex, large-scale construction projects with significant financial and operational responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading multimillion-dollar electrical or mechanical construction projects, preferably in data centers, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, or large infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for large-scale electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project financial performance including budgets, cash flow, and profitability, with proactive risk management.
• Direct and coordinate project teams, superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, and stakeholders; lead contract negotiations and strategic planning.
• Oversee scheduling, procurement, labor productivity, material management, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and construction codes; promote a proactive safety culture.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior PMs and project engineers; identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Risk mitigation

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Business Administration

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC seeks a Senior Project Manager for large-scale industrial electrical or mechanical construction in Houston. The role oversees projects from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating clients, leadership, field teams, and subcontractors.

You will drive project performance, safety, and financial results, with a focus on complex schedules and high-value contracts. Travel up to 70% with per diem provided.