Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

SB Energy; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Wellness support

Flexible work arrangements

Phone stipend

Job summary

SB Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Project Manager to drive planning and execution of data center and large-scale MEP projects near Lubbock, Texas. The role blends engineering coordination, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

You will support project managers, review technical docs, track milestones, and help prepare status reports for clients. Competitive base pay and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• 2–5 years in construction or engineering project support roles, with exposure to data centers or large mechanical/electrical systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of MEP systems, construction sequencing, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with reading construction drawings and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in coordinating design and construction efforts across multiple stakeholders.
• Assist in reviewing and interpreting technical documentation, including architectural plans and MEP specifications.
• Help maintain project documentation, meeting notes, and action items to ensure clear communication across teams.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones using scheduling tools.
• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and change order documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to gather and organize project inputs.
• Prepare regular status reports and support the team in presentations and client meetings.
• Help identify potential project risks and elevate issues to the Project Manager as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting‑edge innovation with best‑class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long‑standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top‑tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi‑GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI‑based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and driven Senior Project Manager to support the successful planning and execution of data center, critical infrastructure, and large‑scale MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) design and construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a foundational understanding of construction project management who is eager to grow in a fast‑paced, technically complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in coordinating design and construction efforts across multiple stakeholders.
• Assistin reviewing and interpreting technical documentation, including architectural plans and MEP specifications.
• Helpmaintainproject documentation, meeting notes, and action items to ensure clear communication across teams.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones using scheduling tools.
• Assistwith budget tracking, invoice processing, and change order documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to gather and organize projectinputs.
• Prepare regular status reports and support the team in presentations and client meetings.
• Helpidentifypotential project risks and elevate issues to the Project Manager as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent industry experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in construction or engineering project support roles, with exposure to data centers or large mechanical/electrical systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of MEP systems, construction sequencing, and project coordination.
• Familiarity with reading construction drawings and technical documents.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Location:

On‑site near Lubbock, Texas.

Base Pay - $140,000-$190,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full‑time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company‑Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.