Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in St. Louis, MO, seeks an Onsite Senior Project Manager for mission-critical construction projects. The role leads onsite teams, partners with Superintendents and trade partners, and solves complex challenges in real time.

Based in the St. Louis office, the Senior PM will travel nationwide to future project sites. This field‑focused leadership role requires 8–10+ years of GC experience, strong client management, and a track record delivering safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience leading large or technically complex construction projects onsite with field teams.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similarly complex projects preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Strong leadership, client-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to future project sites nationwide.

Responsibilities

• 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 and mentor 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 practical, timely solutions.
• Ensure projects meet financial, schedule, safety, quality, and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Onsite project mgmt

Budget & Forecasting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Safety & Quality

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Onsite Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Home Office: St. Louis, Missouri

Current Project: St. Louis, Missouri

Future Travel: Nationwide project assignments

We’re partnering with a leading national general contractor to hire an Onsite Senior Project Manager for large-scale mission-critical construction projects.

This role is based out of the company’s St. Louis office, with the initial project also located in St. Louis. Longer term, the Senior Project Manager should be open to traveling to future project sites across the country.

This is a strong opportunity for a field-focused Senior PM who enjoys leading teams onsite, partnering closely with Superintendents and trade partners, and solving complex construction challenges in real time.

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 and mentor 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 practical, timely solutions
• Ensure projects meet 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
• Willingness to travel or relocate to future project sites nationwide