Job description
A leading organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee project controls, budgets, procurement, commissioning, and closeout for data center or other mission-critical construction projects.
The Senior Project Manager will coordinate closely with construction, supply chain, operations, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires significant owner- or operator-side project management experience, direct responsibility for project financials and vendor procurement, and working knowledge of mission-critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Responsibilities
Manage project budgets, forecasts, variances, financial reporting, quality controls, and budget changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate purchasing and vendor sourcing for hardware and software solutions supporting mission-critical environments.
Obtain vendor quotes, manage purchase orders, monitor deliveries, and reconcile invoices.
Lead project activities through commissioning, readiness, turnover, and final closeout .
Coordinate schedules, submittals, long-lead equipment, commissioning activities, and closeout requirements across construction, supply chain, and operations teams.
Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, execution plans, milestones, RAID logs , trackers, and status reports.
Coordinate punch-list resolution and turnover activities to support project completion.
Manage vendor relationships and resolve procurement and delivery issues throughout execution.
Work independently while balancing project priorities, deadlines, financial responsibilities, and cross-functional dependencies.
Required experience and skills
7+ years of project management experience in data center or other mission-critical construction environments.
Owner- or operator-side project management experience is preferred.
Direct experience managing project budgets and vendor relationships , beyond schedule management alone.
Working knowledge of data center mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems , including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, building management systems, and physical security.
Ability to understand procured mission-critical equipment and identify potential concerns within project submittals.
Direct experience with vendor procurement, purchasing, and sourcing in a corporate procurement environment.
Experience managing project commissioning and closeout activities.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet , or equivalent project management tools.
PMP certification is preferred but not required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively coordinating cross-functional project responsibilities.