Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Construction (Data Center) - Austin

Gryphon Oakwood; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gryphon Oakwood is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a $100M+ hyperscale data center project in Austin and Dallas. You will oversee delivery from pre-construction through commissioning, coordinating with clients, project teams, and field operations.

The role demands strong leadership of large project teams, accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality, and effective communication with clients and subcontractors across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading $50M+ data center and/or large-scale mechanical/HVAC projects.
• Strong background in construction project management, taking projects from pre-construction through commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large project teams and manage complex field operations.
• Strong client-facing communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects, teams, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly between project sites.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high profile mission critical project, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through completion.
• Direct project strategy, scheduling, coordination, and field execution across multiple sites.
• Oversee and develop project management and field teams, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.
• Anticipate project challenges, manage risk, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination across all parties involved in project delivery.

Skills

Data center project management

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

Budget & scheduling

Risk management

Multisite coordination

Job description

Project Executive - Mechanical Construction (Mission Critical) - Austin & Dallas

Gryphon Oakwood are retained with an $800M+ mechanical contractor that are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a $100M+ hyperscale data centers in Austin. The role will oversee the successful delivery of a large-scale data center project working closely with clients, project teams, and field operations throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of a major data center project, working across the full project lifecycle from initial planning and pre-construction through to completion. This person will act as a senior point of leadership for both the client and internal teams, driving project performance while overseeing multiple teams and sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high profile mission critical project, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through completion.


• Direct project strategy, scheduling, coordination, and field execution across multiple sites.


• Oversee and develop project management and field teams, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality.


• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.


• Anticipate project challenges, manage risk, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.


• Ensure strong communication and coordination across all parties involved in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading $50M+ data center and/or large-scale mechanical/HVAC projects.


• Strong background in construction project management, with experience taking projects from pre-construction through commissioning.


• Demonstrated ability to lead large project teams and manage complex field operations.


• Strong client-facing communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.


• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Comfortable managing multiple projects, teams, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Willingness to travel regularly between project sites.

Compensation

• $180K–$220K base DOE + bonus, healthcare, 401(k) match, per diem, and vehicle allowance.