Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover. You will maintain a strong onsite presence, coordinating with Superintendents, trade partners, and design teams to keep safety, quality, and schedule on track.

The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years with a GC, strong leadership and client-management skills, and experience with data centers or similarly complex projects.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of construction project management with a general contractor.
• Strong leadership and client-management capabilities.
• Onsite leadership experience with field teams and trade partners.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex projects preferred.
• Design-build experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

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