Sr. Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Per diem provided

Descripción de la vacante

H.T. Prof Executive Search seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale electrical or mechanical construction projects in Houston. Role requires onsite work with up to 70% travel and per diem provided.

You will oversee preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets and subcontractors, and coordinate with clients and executives to drive project performance and safety.

Formación

• 10+ years in electrical, mechanical, industrial, utility, or EPC construction.
• 5+ years managing large-scale projects with financial/operational responsibility.
• Experience in data centers, crypto mining facilities, or oil and gas sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and cost forecasting.
• PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership for large-scale electrical, mechanical, or industrial construction projects.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, profitability, change orders, and forecasting.
• Coordinate project teams, subcontractors, and vendors to meet objectives.
• Develop client relationships and lead negotiations and issue resolution.
• Oversee scheduling, procurement, labor productivity, and material management.
• Ensure OSHA, safety standards, codes, and quality requirements.
• Mentor project managers and engineers; identify process improvements.

Conocimientos

Project management

Electrical construction

Mechanical construction

Leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration

Herramientas

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Descripción del empleo

Location Houston, TX
No Remote

Type Direct Hire

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 the 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.