Senior Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding base salary

Competitive bonus/incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong retirement program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association in Harlingen, Texas, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead a major mission-critical data center. You will guide the Senior Management Team, coordinate with clients, design teams, GC and trades, and oversee strategic and operational execution of the project.

The role focuses on project performance, financials, schedule integrity, risk mitigation, and strong client relationships to deliver a technically demanding facility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing large-scale mechanical construction projects.
• Strong background in HVAC, piping, and pipefitting.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership for a major mission-critical data center project.
• Lead project strategy, execution, financial performance, and overall delivery.
• Coordinate with Senior Management Team and client stakeholders.
• Drive stakeholder management across owners, developers, engineers, GC, subs, and vendors.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, change orders, procurement, and contracts.
• Lead project teams and develop high-performing PM professionals.
• Coordinate HVAC, piping, pipefitting, and mechanical systems.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure schedule, quality, safety, and contractual obligations.

Skills

HVAC

Piping

Pipefitting

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM/VDC

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Mission Critical Data Center | Harlingen, Texas

Lead the Team Building the Infrastructure That Powers Our Future

A multi-billion-dollar mechanical contracting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Senior Management Team on a major mission-critical data center project in Harlingen, Texas.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior mechanical construction professional to take a leadership role in delivering a highly technical, state-of-the-art data center. The project will require sophisticated HVAC, piping, and pipefitting systems, along with exceptional coordination across all project stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with the Senior Management Team, project leadership, field operations, the client, design teams, general contractor, and key trade partners.

This position will have significant responsibility for project performance, financial management, schedule, risk mitigation, team leadership, and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader who understands how to manage complex mechanical construction projects while building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and oversight for a major mission-critical data center project
• Lead project strategy, execution, financial performance, and overall project delivery
• Partner with the Senior Management Team to establish project objectives and ensure alignment with company goals
• Drive stakeholder management across owners, developers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, change management, procurement, contracts, and financial performance
• Lead project teams and develop high-performing project management professionals
• Coordinate complex HVAC, piping, pipefitting, and mechanical systems
• Identify project risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies
• Maintain accountability for schedule, quality, safety, and contractual obligations
• Participate in executive-level project meetings and client presentations
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key project stakeholders
• Ensure successful coordination between project management, estimating, BIM/VDC, procurement, and field operations

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience managing large-scale mechanical construction projects
• Strong background in HVAC, piping, and pipefitting
• Proven experience leading complex projects from preconstruction through completion
• Mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly technical construction experience preferred
• Demonstrated financial and operational management experience
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, contracts, and change management
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively with both field-level teams and executive Senior Management
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a multi-billion-dollar mechanical contractor with the resources, technology, and expertise to execute some of the most technically demanding projects in the world.

You will be part of a high-caliber Senior Management Team while helping deliver a state-of-the-art data center designed to support the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure of the future.

The company offers:

• Outstanding base salary
• Competitive bonus/incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Strong retirement program
• Generous paid time off
• Significant career advancement opportunities
• Long-term stability with a multi-billion-dollar industry leader
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge mission-critical construction
• A highly collaborative, technology-driven construction environment

Location

Harlingen, Texas

If you're a senior mechanical construction leader with HVAC and pipefitting experience who is ready to take on a high-profile mission-critical project and play a meaningful role within a Senior Management Team, this is an opportunity worth exploring.