Senior Project Manager, Mission Critical Data Centers

Shawmut Design and Construction; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

ESOP – Employee ownership

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Financial planning services

Job summary

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical to lead large, technically complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout across the United States.

You will own overall leadership, delivery, and financial performance, coordinating with cross‑functional teams and ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction objectives are met. This role requires regular travel and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of construction phases, MEP systems, project sequencing, and mission‑critical requirements.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and make effective decisions in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of responsibility and accountability for assigned projects, representing Shawmut to clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead all project management functions from preconstruction through closeout, providing direct oversight, leadership, and mentorship to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Manage all contractual aspects of projects, including procurement strategy, contract negotiation and execution, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Develop project forecasts, prepare budget projections, and ensure cost control within approved financial parameters.
• Prepare, review, and approve project and business documentation—including contracts, proposals, change orders, correspondence, and execution strategies—to support sound business practices and appropriate legal protection.
• Oversee project billing and cash flow while maintaining a clear, accurate understanding of job costs and overall financial performance.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of cost-reimbursable and GMP contract delivery, including cost-of-work definitions, billable rates, GMP controls, and change management processes.
• Lead client meetings and guide contract development through GMP execution, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide leadership and coordination across internal departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, and Service, to ensure timely and effective project execution.
• Consult regularly with senior leadership to align project strategy, performance, and resource planning with company objectives.
• Actively participate in project management meetings, contributing to planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and deploy staffing resources across departments as needed, managing and supervising all assigned personnel to achieve project goals and contractual requirements.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while actively supporting recruiting, training, and succession planning initiatives to drive long‑term team and organizational growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Construction management

MEP systems

Project sequencing

Mission-critical requirements

Communication

Documentation

Organization

Decision making

Education

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

Job description

Shawmut Design and Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical to lead large, technically complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout across the United States.

You will own overall leadership, delivery, and financial performance, coordinating with cross‑functional teams and ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction objectives are met. This role requires regular travel and can be based anywhere in the United States.