Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Sivad Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 139,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Sivad Consulting seeks a Senior Project Manager for a data center project in Waddell, AZ. You will lead complex construction efforts from pursuit through warranty, driving strategy, safety, and client satisfaction.

You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and team leadership across preconstruction, procurement, and field operations, ensuring profitable, on-time delivery. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of commercial construction experience.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD and client relations to win new opportunities.
• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty.
• Oversee budgeting, bidding, and change orders.
• Direct estimating and preconstruction teams.
• Ensure safety compliance and implement site programs.
• Develop and mentor project teams.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, and project reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Construction mgmt software

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Data Center) - Mission Critical Construction - Waddell, Arizona

Salary: $139,000 to $185,000

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of mission-critical construction projects from pursuit through warranty. This leadership role is for a strategic thinker who excels at business development, preconstruction, project execution, team leadership, and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Lead marketing and business development efforts.
• Drive the pursuit process by creating winning strategies for proposals and interviews.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and generate future business.

Project Leadership

• Manage one large-scale or multiple small-to-medium commercial construction projects.
• Oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty.
• Lead the budgeting and bidding process, including document review and bid-day activities.
• Direct estimating and preconstruction teams while coordinating purchasing and operations.
• Monitor project budgets, labor resources, schedules, quality, and overall project performance.
• Review, negotiate, and execute owner change orders and subcontract agreements.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of construction schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly financial projections and project reporting.
• Coordinate peer reviews and project performance audits.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed expectations for profitability, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.

Safety Leadership

Safety is a core value and an expectation for every leader.

• Develop and implement project-specific safety programs.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Safety personnel to ensure compliance with company and client safety requirements.
• Participate in safety planning during preconstruction.
• Promote a culture of safety across all project teams.
• Conduct and oversee required project safety inspections.
• Support incident investigations and continuous safety improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Support employee career growth and professional fulfillment.
• Collaborate with operational leadership on staffing and workforce planning.
• Resolve labor and project team challenges effectively.
• Participate in internal leadership initiatives and special assignments.
• Model and promote company values in every interaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10-15 years of commercial construction experience.
• Strong experience managing complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard construction management technologies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong financial, contractual, and operational decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Preferred

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience with mission-critical construction projects.
• Active involvement in industry organizations and professional networking.

The ideal candidate is a strategic construction leader who:

• Build strong client relationships.
• Leads high-performing teams.
• Thrives in complex and fast-paced environments.
• Makes sound business decisions.
• Champions a culture of safety.
• Embraces accountability and ownership.
• Is passionate about developing people and delivering exceptional projects.