Senior Project Manager - Data Center (Mission Critical Construction)

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

Job summary

Sivadconsulting is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center construction projects from pursuit through warranty in Waddell, Arizona. This leadership role rewards strategic thinking, strong business development, and exceptional client relationship management.

You will manage one large project or several smaller ones, oversee preconstruction through closeout, budgets, schedules, safety, and team leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and industry partners.
• Lead marketing and business development efforts.
• Drive pursuit strategies for proposals and interviews.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Manage large-scale or multiple construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, quality, and safety across projects.
• Review and negotiate owner change orders and subcontract agreements.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Model and promote company values in every interaction.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Business development

Project management

Budgeting & finance

Preconstruction

Negotiation

Communication

Safety leadership

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.