Senior Project Manager | Mission Critical

Brinkmann Constructors; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Annual bonus program

Company-contributed 401K

Competitive salary with merit increase

Job summary

Brinkmann Constructors seeks a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and financial performance of large, complex mission-critical facilities. You will oversee preconstruction through turnover, ensuring safety, schedule, quality, and cost objectives are met while achieving reliable operations.

In this role you will coordinate across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes, drive risk management, procurement, and field leadership, and mentor project engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex commercial or mission-critical construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage integrated project teams across all building systems.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, risk management, and system coordination.
• Experience with mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, critical facilities) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and risk management.
• Lead project team through all phases of construction, from preconstruction and procurement through commissioning and closeout.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and communication across all project stakeholders.
• Champion Brinkmann’s safety culture across all scopes of work, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Lead quality planning and execution to support zero-defect delivery and mission-critical performance requirements.
• Conduct and support safety and quality audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Manage complex coordination between civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes with a focus on system integration and performance.
• Oversee project phasing, sequencing, and risk mitigation in schedule-driven, high-reliability environments.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure systems meet performance, redundancy, and owner expectations.
• Participate in estimating, takeoffs, subcontractor bidding, and contract award strategies.
• Maintain accurate project financials, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Initiate, review, and negotiate change orders with a focus on value and risk reduction.
• Lead procurement and performance management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Facilitate collaboration between owners, designers, consultants, and commissioning agents.
• Conduct OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal team reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development to team members.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to repeat client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Construction financial tools

Job description

Overview

The Mission Critical Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, leadership, coordination, and financial performance of large, complex mission-critical construction projects. This role provides full project oversight—from preconstruction through final turnover-ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while delivering facilities where reliability, redundancy, and operational continuity are essential.

This position is heavily involved in early project planning and constructability and leads a fast paced execution environment that demands disciplined decision-making, technical understanding of building systems, and strong collaboration across architecture, structure, MEP, and specialty scopes.

At Brinkmann Constructors, we don't just build buildings-we build community, relationships, and a team that inspires confidence. It's the passion and expertise of our employee-owners that drive our success, pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the construction industry. By joining our team, you can deliver outstanding results with an industry leader while building your career. Together, let's build a future we can be proud of and make a difference, one construction project at a time. Our purpose is people. Our passion is building.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and risk management for mission-critical facilities.
• Lead the project team through all phases of construction, from preconstruction and procurement through commissioning and closeout.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and communication across all project stakeholders.
• Champion Brinkmann’s safety culture across all scopes of work, ensuring compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Lead quality planning and execution to support zero-defect delivery and mission-critical performance requirements.
• Conduct and support safety and quality audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Manage complex coordination between civil, structural, architectural, and MEP scopes with a focus on system integration and performance.
• Oversee project phasing, sequencing, and risk mitigation in schedule-driven, high-reliability environments.
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure systems meet performance, redundancy, and owner expectations.
• Participate in estimating, takeoffs, subcontractor bidding, and contract award strategies.
• Maintain accurate project financials, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Initiate, review, and negotiate change orders with a focus on value and risk reduction.
• Lead procurement and performance management of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Facilitate collaboration between owners, designers, consultants, and commissioning agents.
• Conduct OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal team reviews.
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development to team members.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to repeat client relationships.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex commercial or mission-critical construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage integrated project teams across all building systems.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, risk management, and system coordination.
• Experience with mission-critical or high-reliability environments (e.g., data centers, critical facilities) preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, and construction financial tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

• The Project Manager’s work is primarily performed indoors in a main office or field office at the construction site; occasionally outdoors in various weather conditions with exposure to health or safety hazards, including noise levels ranging from moderate to loud.
• Light physical effort is required, including the handling of objects up to 20 pounds and some standing, walking, sitting, talking and hearing.
• Construction site will change or vary and/or position may require travel.
• Environment will be demanding and fast paced; number of hours typically worked in a workweek may exceed 40 hours per week and often "on call" 24 hours a day.
• Position requires a high-level of autonomy as it relates to decision-making that impacts company results, client relationships, and subcontractor interaction.
• Depending on location of position, nationwide travel may be required.

At Brinkmann Constructors, our passion for people means investing in their financial, mental, and physical well-being. Which is why we strive to provide our employee owners with comprehensive and cost-effective options that reflect Brinkmann’s commitment to health and wellness.

WE BUILD YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

• 100% employee ownership (ESOP)
• annual bonus program
• company-contributed 401K
• competitive salary with annual merit increase

WE BUILD YOUR CAREER

• continuing education reimbursement
• performance tools for added clarity of expectations and responsibilities
• annual performance reviews
• dedicated ambassador for assimilation into Brinkmann culture

WE BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA
• paid parental leave
• work-life balance
• seven paid holidays plus three floating holidays to celebrate what holidays are important to you
• paid birthday off
• family-friendly work environment
• service awards with paid sabbaticals and milestone bonuses
• a positive and collaborative work environment
• healthy lifestyle rewards

WE BUILD COMMUNITY

• community involvement
• team building events
• local volunteer opportunities
• non-profit support and fundraising

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.