Senior Project Manager

MXI Partners; Texas; On-site; USD 185,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel uplift 10%

Performance bonus 10–15%

Project completion bonus 20%

Tax-free per diem

Flights paid

Rental vehicle provided

3 weeks on-site / 1 week off

Job summary

MXI Partners is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead hyperscale data centre developments across the United States. The role focuses on delivering technically complex MEP packages within a fast-growing sector driven by AI and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction, strong leadership, and a proven track record managing large-scale projects with safety, quality, and budget discipline. Travel is required in a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager on Data Center projects.
• Strong MEP knowledge including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, critical power and cooling systems.
• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Experience managing project programmes, budgets, quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre construction projects.
• Oversee MEP installation, commissioning and integration across complex building systems.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement and resource allocation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with safety standards, quality requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Drive project performance from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

Skills

MEP knowledge

Leadership

Budget management

Subcontractor management

Project scheduling

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a fast-growing General Contractor delivering some of the largest hyperscale AI data centre projects across the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead major, technically complex data centre developments within a rapidly expanding sector driven by the growth of AI and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, with proven experience delivering large-scale MEP packages and a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC, critical power infrastructure and cooling systems.

• Base salary up to $205,000 + 10% travel uplift
• 10–15% performance-based bonus
• 20% project completion bonus
• Tax-free per diem worth approximately $50,000 per year
• Flights fully covered by the company
• Company rental vehicle provided
• Three weeks on-site followed by one week off
• Opportunity to work on major hyperscale AI data centre developments across the United States

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of large-scale hyperscale data centre construction projects.
• Oversee MEP installation, commissioning and integration across complex building systems.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement and resource allocation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants, suppliers and internal project teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with safety standards, quality requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Drive project performance from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager on Data Center projects.
• Strong MEP knowledge, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, critical power and cooling systems.
• 5+ Years of construction experience
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and subcontractor management capabilities.
• Experience managing project programmes, budgets, quality and safety.
• Willingness to travel and work on a rotational basis of three weeks on-site followed by one week off.