Sr. Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

True North Consultants, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale industrial EPC electrical or mechanical construction projects onsite in Houston.

You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate with clients, subs, and field operations while mentoring project teams. Travel up to 70% with per diem provided; PMP and Primavera/MS Project experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years in electrical, mechanical, industrial, utility, or EPC construction with senior leadership experience.
• Proven success leading multimillion-dollar projects with financial and operational responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of electrical or mechanical construction disciplines and safety standards.
• Advanced contract, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk mitigation skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; PMP and OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for large-scale electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, changes, and financial reporting with risk mitigation.
• Direct and coordinate project teams, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop relationships with clients, owners, and general contractors; lead contract negotiations.
• Oversee scheduling, procurement, labor productivity, and material management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and contractual specifications.
• Coach and mentor project managers and engineers; collaborate on process improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Construction Management

Equivalent industry experience

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.