Senior Project Manager

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Travel or relocation support

Full benefits

Job summary

Samuel Knight Energy & Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Project Manager - MEP to lead the delivery of large-scale data center construction projects in the United States. You will own the full MEP scope, manage budgets and schedules, and drive procurement and commissioning efforts while mentoring junior staff.

The role offers travel/relocation support and a clear path toward senior leadership, with a collaborative, safety-focused culture and a long pipeline of hyperscale projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction PM with MEP and data center experience.
• Ability to manage large, complex projects to schedule and budget.
• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Construction Management; PMP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full MEP scope on large data center projects.
• Own budget, forecasting, change management, and monthly reporting.
• Build and drive MEP schedule with field leadership.
• Manage long-lead procurement and MEP subcontractor buyout.
• Lead commissioning readiness with the Cx team through turnover.
• Mentor Project Managers and Engineers.
• Act as primary contact for owners and design teams.

Skills

Project management

MEP systems

Data center experience

Owner negotiations

Leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager - MEP | Mission Critical | Data Center Construction

A well-established general contractor with a strong mission critical pipeline is looking for a Senior Project Manager - MEP to lead delivery on large-scale data center builds. The business has a huge pipeline of projects as they continue to build upon their data center portfolio, with work secured well beyond the current project and real room to grow into project executive leadership for the right person.

Why this one is worth a look

• A long-term pipeline of hyperscale and colocation projects, giving you stability and the chance to build a lasting team
• Real ownership of the MEP program, from preconstruction through commissioning and owner turnover
• A seat at the table with owners and end clients on some of the most technically demanding builds in the country
• A clear route into Project Executive and senior leadership roles
• A collaborative mission critical team with long tenures and a culture built on safety and quality

The role

• Lead the full MEP scope on large data center projects, from early planning and procurement through energization and closeout
• Own budget, cost forecasting, change management and monthly reporting
• Build and drive the MEP schedule, working closely with field leadership on sequencing and manpower
• Manage long-lead equipment procurement, including switchgear, generators, UPS and cooling plant
• Lead buyout and manage MEP trade partners on contract, performance and quality
• Oversee commissioning readiness alongside the Cx team, through Level 1-5, IST and turnover
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers and MEP Coordinators
• Act as the primary point of contact for the owner, design team and their representatives

What you bring

• 10+ years in construction project management, with significant MEP and data center or mission critical experience
• A track record of delivering large, complex projects to schedule and budget
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and mechanical cooling systems
• Experience managing long-lead procurement and MEP subcontractor buyout
• Confident leading owner-facing conversations and commercial negotiations
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management preferred; PMP a plus
• Procore, Bluebeam, P6 or MS Project
• Open to travel or relocation to project sites

The package

• Performance bonus
• Travel or relocation support
• Full benefits