What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Just Construction Recruitment?
About the Client:
Our client is a leading mission critical construction company specializing in large-scale data center construction projects across the United States. With a strong presence in the hyperscale and mission critical sector, they deliver complex ground-up data center builds, mission critical infrastructure projects, and high-value MEP-intensive construction developments for some of the world’s largest technology and cloud providers.
Due to continued growth across the Data Center construction market, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager with proven hyperscale, mission critical, and data center construction experience to support major ongoing and upcoming projects nationwide.
This organization is recognized for delivering technically advanced projects within fast-track construction environments while maintaining a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, client relationships, and long-term project delivery success.
About the Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in mission critical construction, hyperscale data center projects, and large-scale commercial or industrial construction environments.
Candidates should possess:
10 years of construction project management experience
Minimum 5 years within Data Center Construction or Mission Critical Construction
Proven track record delivering large-scale hyperscale or colocation projects valued between $50M–$500M
Strong understanding of Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) systems within critical environments
Experience overseeing commissioning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project execution
Expertise managing fast-track construction schedules and complex stakeholder environments
Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, and construction management software
Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working for:
- Data Center General Contractors
- Mission Critical Construction Firms
- MEP Contractors
- Hyperscale Data Center Builders
- EPC Contractors
- Large-scale Commercial or Industrial Construction Companies transitioning into Data Centers
The client is open to candidates willing to relocate or travel nationally for project support, with relocation assistance and travel packages available.
About the Role:
The Senior Project Manager will lead large-scale Data Center construction projects from preconstruction through final turnover, acting as the primary operational and client-facing leader across mission critical developments.
This position will focus heavily on:
- Hyperscale Data Center Construction
- Mission Critical Project Delivery
- Ground-Up Data Center Builds
- MEP Coordination & Oversight
- Construction Scheduling & Budget Management
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Commissioning Coordination
- Subcontractor Procurement & Management
- Executive Reporting & Forecasting
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing large-scale mission critical construction projects valued up to $500M
- Overseeing all project operations including schedule, budget, procurement, and execution
- Leading complex MEP coordination and constructability reviews
- Managing subcontractors, vendors, and project teams across active construction sites
- Acting as the primary liaison between the client, field teams, and executive leadership
- Driving schedule certainty and risk mitigation across fast-track data center projects
- Supporting business growth through strong client relationship management
- Mentoring Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers
This role requires full-time site presence within active data center construction environments and the ability to travel nationally where required.
The company offers a highly competitive compensation package including:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Travel allowance
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Long-term career progression within the rapidly growing Data Center and Mission Critical construction sector
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000