Senior Project Manager – Data Center

Jobtailor; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large, complex construction projects, including data centers and mission-critical facilities, in the Mesa, AZ area. The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, coordination of multi-discipline teams and rigorous contract management.

Ideal candidates have 8–12+ years in construction management, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering fast-track, phased projects while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex construction projects.
• 8–12+ years of progressive construction management experience.
• Prior experience on Data Centers / Mission-Critical facilities, or process-driven industrial or energy projects (power generation, oil & gas, chemical).
• Demonstrated leadership of complex MEP or process-heavy projects.
• Experience in fast-track or phased construction environments.
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction projects from planning through close-out.
• Manage multiple large or complex projects and coordinate cross-discipline teams.
• Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and safety/quality standards.
• Provide timely reporting to management and stakeholders.
• Organize regular progress meetings with owners, architects, and subs.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Budget Estimation

Leadership of MEP Projects

Contract Law Knowledge

Education

Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or construction management education

Tools

Project Management Control Systems

Scheduling Software

Cost Control Tools

Procurement Systems

Job description

• Perform all Project Manager responsibilities
• Manage multiple or large, complex construction projects
• Estimate and establish budgets and contract prices
• Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
• Implement job procedures for timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
• Keep projects on schedule
• Maintain relationships with Owners, Architects and Subcontractors
• Develop and implement safety plans with the Superintendent
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to management
• Manage, train and supervise project teams
• Organize regular management and subcontractor meetings
• Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with contract terms
• Supervise documentation of accidents, delays and Change Orders
• Direct preconstruction services and activities
• Prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
• Maintain project quality control
• Support estimating staff
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Complete project close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up
• Complete projects with full or enhanced fee

Requirements

• Proven professional experience delivering complex construction projects
• Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or construction management education considered a foundation, not a requirement
• 8–12+ years of progressive construction management experience
• Prior experience on Data Centers / Mission-Critical facilities, or process-driven industrial or energy projects (power generation, oil & gas, chemical)
• Demonstrated leadership of complex MEP or process-heavy projects
• Experience in fast-track or phased construction environments
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Ability to challenge drawings and models to identify constructability, coordination, and scope issues
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with contract terms. Proven ability to lead project teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and implement safety and quality control measures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Budget Estimation
• Leadership of MEP Projects
• Contract Law Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Construction Project Delivery
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Scheduling
• Procurement
• Estimating
• Change Order Management
• Quality Control
• Safety Planning
• Documentation Supervision
• Data Center Experience

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Management
• Negotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Mission-Critical Facilities
• Process-Driven Industrial Projects
• Energy Projects
• Power Generation
• Oil & Gas
• Chemical Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Project Management Control Systems
• Scheduling Software
• Cost Control Tools
• Procurement Systems