Senior Project Manager - Data Center Innovations

McKinstry Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

Parental leave

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Center Innovations in Tulsa, OK. This role oversees complex data center projects, manages client relationships, and drives revenue visibility across multiple projects, coordinating internal teams and external partners.

The position emphasizes risk mitigation, safety compliance, and rigorous financial oversight, with responsibilities ranging from project initiation through closeout, RFP support, and procurement for subcontracts and purchase

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in all responsibilities of a Project Manager.
• Eight years of experience in project management, building operations or related field required.
• Experience with a General Contractor or major mechanical subcontractor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects from initiation to closeout.
• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Oversees coordination of internal and external resources for project completion.
• Communicates with clients and project resources (subcontractors and vendors).
• Documents discussions, outcomes, and decisions.
• Supports the RFP process.
• Researches and evaluates new products and vendors.
• Manages procurement activities for Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Assesses and documents agreements from customers regarding project requirements.
• Assesses site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property and personnel.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

BA/BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

SureTrak

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a Senior Project Manager - Data Center Innovations to our Data Center Innovations group in Tulsa, OK. The Senior Project Manager - Data Center Innovations assumes higher complexity projects, client relationships, and revenue oversight and may direct more than one Project Manager with oversight of their projects. Additionally, some responsibilities you will have include:

Project Management

• Leads projects from initiation to closeout.

• Develops and manages project plans, schedules, and scopes of work.

• Oversees, scheduling and coordination of internal and external resources for projectcompletion.

• Communicates with clients and project resources (subcontractors and vendors).

• Documents discussions, outcomes, and decisions.

• Supports Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

• Researches and evaluates new products and vendors.

• Processes or oversees review log and distributes submittals.

• Obtains detailed knowledge of contract, drawings and specifications for project(s).

• Maintains or oversees the cost issue logs.

• Upholds and communicates McKinstry safety standards.

• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

• Defines individual project responsibilities and accountabilities.

• Coordinates implementation handoffs between internal departments.

• Mitigates and reports on risk on behalf of the company.

• Delivers accurate and timely business reports.

• Manages and coordinates procurement activities for Subcontracts and PurchaseOrders.

• Oversees Job Start and Project Closeout materials.

• Assesses, defines and documents agreements from customers regarding projectrequirements.

• Manages pre-construction process with the field foremen and Business Manager.

• Assess site safety and implements actions to prevent injury to property andpersonnel.

• Ensures safety compliance of subcontractors and all on-site personnel.

Project Controls

• Assumes financial responsibility for project including accurate, timely and relevantreporting to stakeholders.

• Facilitates invoice payment to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Reviews substantiation of subcontractor billing.

• Responsible for preparation of monthly project accounting review.

• Monitors, controls, and reports on the financial performance of projects.

• Draft or oversee subcontracts and purchase agreements.

• Assist with client billings.

• Generates preliminary assessments, technical solutions, fee proposals,presentations, studies, andgeneral support.

• Maintains positive working relationships with building owners, contractors,consultants,vendorsand partners.

• Respond to stakeholder inquiries.

• Delivers accurate and timely data to support project forecasts.

Communicate

• Serve as primary point of contact with customer.

• Inform internal and external customers of new offerings and upgrades.

• Facilitate communication internally between project team and other departments.

• Make presentations to a variety of audiences; act as subject matter expert.

• Identify, qualify and funnel potential new service opportunities to BusinessDevelopment team.

• Directs customer requests for product functionality enhancements to the appropriatepeople.

Team Management

• Recruits, coaches, and mentors project team members.

• Develop project staffing plans to include labor and subcontractors.

• Responsible for the forecasting of project management labor requirements.

• Act as steward of McKinstry culture; communicate and influence policies andprocedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Must have demonstrated proficiency for all the responsibilities of a Project Manager.
• BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Architecture, Facilities Management or equivalent work experiencerequired.
• Eight (8) years of experience in project management, building operations or otherrelated field required.
• Experience with working for a General Contractor or Major Mechanical Subcontractorrequired.
• Proficient in scheduling software: Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Suretrakrequired.
• Knowledge of construction management, commercial building process, financialacumen
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Projectrequired; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• RCDD, CPM professional designation is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction financial programs and software.
• Basic estimating skills preferred.
• Knowledge of the basics of labor relations including union contract requirements andhiring practices preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximum.

People come first at McKinstry and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $105,030 - $166,950 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a