Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical construction initiatives at a Houston site. You will drive preconstruction through turnover, stay embedded with field teams, and coordinate with Superintendents and trade partners to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will manage budgets, procurement, change management, and multi-discipline coordination while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering on aggressive milestones.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience leading large or technically complex construction projects.
• Strong onsite experience with field teams and trade partners.
• Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of project financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, buyout, and change management.
• Design-build experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover.
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence and provide leadership across all project activities.
• Partner with Superintendents to manage safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule.
• Lead Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the project.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contracts, procurement, buyout, and change management.
• Lead onsite OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee long-lead equipment, complex MEP coordination, and critical project milestones.
• Identify project risks early and drive timely, practical solutions.
• Ensure the project meets financial, schedule, safety, quality, and client expectations.

Skills

Field leadership

Onsite construction mgmt

Client management

Scheduling & cost mgmt

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Location: Houston, Texas / Project Site

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale mission critical construction projects with an established national general contractor.

This opportunity is ideal for a field-focused Senior PM who enjoys being onsite, leading project teams, working closely with Superintendents and trade partners, and resolving complex construction challenges in real time. You’ll provide overall project leadership while remaining closely connected to daily field operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence and provide leadership across all project activities
• Partner directly with Superintendents to manage safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule
• Lead Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers
• Manage client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout the project
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contracts, procurement, buyout, and change management
• Lead onsite OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Oversee long-lead equipment, complex MEP coordination, and critical project milestones
• Identify project risks early and drive timely, practical solutions
• Ensure the project meets financial, schedule, safety, quality, and client expectations

What We’re Looking For:

• 8–10+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor
• Proven experience leading large or technically complex construction projects
• Strong experience working onsite alongside field teams and trade partners
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, or similarly complex projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of project financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, buyout, and change management
• Design-build experience is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
• Strong leadership, client-management, communication, and problem-solving skills