Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical / Data Centers

The Christman Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Project Manager to lead mission-critical construction projects across the United States. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial construction and project leadership, with a minimum of ten years in the industry.

The role requires proficiency in managing project scope, budgets, and timelines, as well as developing high-performance teams. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of commercial construction experience.
• Five years managing mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience leading large-scale projects from pre-construction to turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects.
• Communicate with stakeholders on risks, schedules, and budgets.
• Drive safety awareness and compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of mission‑critical construction projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Develop and coach high‑performance teams, providing supervision, training, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain a positive work environment and motivate project teams.
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineering consultants, subcontractors, and other stakeholders regarding risks, schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and change management.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables; establish staffing requirements and develop work plans and schedules for each project phase.
• Prepare bid packages, manage procurement activities, lead post‑bid reviews, and negotiate contracts.
• Establish and clarify project‑specific goals related to schedule, safety, quality, logistics, commissioning, accounting, labor relations, and reporting.
• Assess and maintain client relationships from pursuit through warranty completion.
• Coordinate estimating, scheduling, value‑engineering, constructability reviews, and reporting with planning teams.
• Ensure timely processing of contracts, bulletins, RFIs, submittals, field work orders, and change orders.
• Lead subcontractor and vendor management activities, including scope development, procurement, coordination, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate trade contractor relations and foster a collaborative project environment.
• Drive safety awareness and ensure compliance with all safety requirements and project‑specific protocols.
• Oversee commissioning activities and turnover processes to support successful facility startup and owner occupancy.
• Support pre‑construction efforts, including budgeting, conceptual estimating, constructability reviews, and schedule development for prospective projects.
• Contribute to business development by leveraging professional networks, assessing opportunities, supporting pursuit strategies, participating in interviews, and securing new work.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote mission‑critical capabilities.
• Establish an environment that supports learning, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience with progressive project‑leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing mission‑critical, data‑center, advanced technology, semiconductor, industrial, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale projects from pre‑construction through commissioning and turnover.
• Successful completion of coursework or training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, Leadership, or Communication.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mission‑critical systems including electrical distribution, generators, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, commissioning, and startup processes.
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or cloud data‑center clients.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Certification and First‑Aid/CPR Certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Procore, Primavera P6, BIM coordination platforms, and related construction technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with owners, design professionals, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for team‑based planning, problem‑solving, collaboration, and delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

The Christman Company is an affirmative action/equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Legal Disclosures

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Christman Company does not sponsor or accept visa sponsorships at this time.