Sr. Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

LRSolutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem provided

Onsite in Houston facility

Job summary

LRSolutions, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Project Manager for industrial EPC projects, overseeing electrical or mechanical construction from preconstruction through closeout. This onsite role requires 70% travel with per diem provided and a strong liaison between clients, executive leadership, field operations, and subcontractors.

You will lead multi-discipline teams, manage budgets and schedules, enforce safety standards, and drive project performance while mentoring junior project

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical, mechanical, industrial, utility, or EPC construction.
• Proven success leading multimillion-dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the successful execution of large-scale electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project financial performance including budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, profitability, and risk mitigation.
• Direct and coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to align with objectives, schedules, and contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders, serving as primary contact for performance and negotiations.
• Oversee scheduling, procurement, labor productivity, material management, and resource allocation.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA and project standards, promoting a proactive safety culture across sites.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project managers and field leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Contractor management

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Industrial EPC, Electrical OR Mechanical Construction

This position requires the candidate to be onsite in our Houston facility with 70% travel requirements. Per diem provided.

The Senior Project Manager will provide leadership and oversight for large-scale industrial electrical or mechanical construction projects, managing all phases from preconstruction through project closeout. This position serves as a key liaison between clients, executive leadership, field operations, and subcontractors while driving project performance, operational excellence, and the development of project management teams. Will consider candidates with either Mechanical/Civil/Structural or Electrical expertise.

What You’ll Do

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for the successful execution of large-scale electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction and budgeting through project closeout.

• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, cost forecasting, cash flow, profitability, change management, and financial reporting, while proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.

• Direct and coordinate project teams, superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives, resource requirements, schedules, and contractual obligations.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners, general contractors, and key stakeholders, serving as primary point of contact for project performance, contract negotiations, issue resolution, and strategic planning.

• Oversee project scheduling, procurement, labor productivity, material management, and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency and ensure successful execution of complex construction projects.

• Ensure compliance with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, applicable electrical or mechanical construction codes, quality requirements, and contractual specifications while promoting a proactive safety culture across all project sites.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to project managers, project engineers, and field leadership while collaborating with executive management to identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and continued business growth.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical, mechanical, industrial, utility, or EPC construction, including at least 5 years managing complex, large-scale construction projects with significant financial and operational responsibility.

• Demonstrated success leading multimillion-dollar electrical or mechanical construction projects, preferably within data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, power generation, industrial plants, or other large-scale infrastructure environments.

• Strong technical knowledge in at least one of the following disciplines:

  • Electrical Construction: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution, switchgear, transformers, conduit, cabling, grounding, instrumentation, and control systems.

  • Mechanical Construction: Industrial piping systems, pipe fabrication and installation, mechanical equipment installation, pumps, compressors, HVAC/cooling systems, and associated industrial mechanical infrastructure.

• Advanced understanding of construction contracts, project financial management, estimating, scheduling, procurement, change order management, risk mitigation, and cost forecasting.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage subcontractor relationships, negotiate with clients, and communicate effectively with executive leadership and other key stakeholders.

• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software, including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and related construction management platforms.

• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex project challenges in fast-paced construction environments.

• PMP certification, OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, and familiarity with applicable electrical or mechanical construction safety standards preferred.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively and remain on project sites for extended durations as required.