Senior Project Manager

G&E Partners; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

G&E Partners invites applications for a Senior Project Manager to lead a mission-critical/data center project on-site. You will own delivery from preconstruction through turnover, coordinating MEP staff, BIM reviews and tight schedules in high-reliability environments.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in GC/CM roles, with data center experience, GMP budgeting, and strong client-facing leadership. This role offers growth and competitive compensation across U.S. markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading large GC/CM projects end to end.
• Strong data center or mission-critical delivery experience.
• Thorough understanding of MEP-heavy projects, IST and phased turnovers.
• Experience managing GMP contracts, budgets and change management.
• OSHA 30 certified.
• Strong scheduling, client-facing leadership and safety-first culture.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of project delivery, including safety, schedule, budget, quality and client satisfaction.
• Lead and develop the project team, including PMs, project engineers and MEP staff.
• Set and own the master schedule, including turnover milestones.
• Lead GMP development, budgeting, cost forecasting and executive reporting.
• Direct buyout strategy, subcontractor selection and procurement of long-lead equipment.
• Lead contract negotiations, change management and commercial discussions.
• Oversee design coordination, BIM and constructability reviews across dense scopes.
• Work with MEP and commissioning leads to deliver smooth Cx/IST and turnover.
• Identify and mitigate project risks early including schedule, supply chain and cost.
• Serve as senior point of contact for owners, reps, design teams and end users.
• Mentor PMs and junior staff, building strong teams for future programs.
• Partner with leadership and BD teams on pursuits and client retention.

Skills

Data center delivery

Project leadership

MEP coordination

GMP management

Safety leadership

P6 scheduling

Change management

Client relations

Mentoring staff

Education

Construction Mgmt / Eng

Tools

BIM

Scheduling software (P6)

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical / Data Center Projects (On-Site Role)

I'm working with a top-tier ENR-ranked General Contractor on a Senior Project Manager opportunity, leading a large, technically complex mission-critical/data center project. This is a senior leadership role based on the job site.

This position would suit an experienced construction leader who enjoys owning a major project from preconstruction through turnover on fast-paced, high-reliability builds where schedule, cost, coordination, and commissioning are critical to success.

The Opportunity:

This contractor delivers hyperscale and colocation data centers, mission-critical campuses, and other technically demanding facilities nationwide. They are known for executing complex scopes on tight schedules in high-availability environments for major end clients. The business has a strong national footprint, a healthy backlog of mission-critical work, and a reputation for delivering safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of project delivery, including safety, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
• Lead and develop the project team, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, and MEP staff, working closely with the General Superintendent
• Set and own the master schedule, including phased turnover, energization, and commissioning milestones
• Lead GMP development, budgeting, cost forecasting, and executive-level financial reporting
• Direct buyout strategy, subcontractor selection, and procurement of long-lead equipment (switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, CRAHs, etc.)
• Lead contract negotiations, change management, and commercial discussions with owners and key subcontractors
• Oversee design coordination, BIM, and constructability reviews across dense, multi-trade scopes
• Work with MEP and commissioning leads to deliver a smooth Cx/IST process and on-time turnover
• Identify and mitigate project risks early, including schedule, supply chain, cost, and reliability
• Serve as the senior point of contact for owners, owner's reps, design teams, and mission-critical end users
• Mentor PMs and junior staff, building strong teams for future programs
• Partner with leadership and BD teams on pursuits, client retention, and long-term mission-critical relationships.

Background Sought:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), or a related discipline
• 10+ years of project management experience with a GC/CM, including leading large projects end to end
• Strong data center or mission-critical delivery experience (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise)
• Thorough understanding of MEP-heavy projects, commissioning, IST, and phased turnovers
• Proven experience managing large GMP contracts, budgets, and change management
• OSHA 30 certified
• Strong commercial, scheduling (P6 or similar), and client-facing leadership skills
• Proven track record driving a safety-first culture on technically complex sites

Why This Role?

• Long-term career progression within a well-established GC, with a clear path to Project Executive.
• Leadership exposure to hyperscale and colocation data center programs
• Strong technical and leadership development pathways
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Stable pipeline of mission-critical work across multiple U.S. markets