Project Manager (MWC)

Megawatt•Houston, TX

About The Position

Megawatt Construction, Inc. is a rapidly growing data center construction company delivering complex, mission-critical construction projects across the United States. The Project Manager oversees the successful execution of data center construction projects, including tenant colocation data hall fit-outs, white-space buildouts, and infrastructure upgrades within active data center environments. The role coordinates project activities from preconstruction through final turnover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements and client expectations. Working closely with superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients, the Project Manager drives day-to-day project performance, resolves challenges, manages costs and schedules, and maintains high standards of quality and execution across complex, mission-critical facilities. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of challenging projects, build industry relationships, and contribute to the company's growth. The position requires willingness to travel to project sites and work from project locations as business needs require. Megawatt Construction offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits program, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching. The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience; data center, mission-critical, commercial, industrial, or complex MEP construction experience is preferred.
Experience managing construction projects involving multiple subcontractors, technical scopes, procurement activities, schedules, budgets, and client deliverables.
Strong understanding of construction project management, including planning, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, change management, and project closeout.
Working knowledge of MEP, controls, critical power infrastructure, cooling systems, fire protection, and commissioning processes.
Ability to manage project budgets, cost forecasts, subcontractor commitments, change orders, and financial reporting while maintaining cost objectives.
Proficiency in construction scheduling, critical path monitoring, procurement coordination, resource planning, and schedule recovery.
Experience reviewing subcontractor scopes, identifying scope gaps, managing contract changes, and coordinating vendors and trade partners.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain accountability.
Ability to build effective relationships with clients, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, design teams, and internal stakeholders.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to anticipate challenges, prioritize competing demands, and resolve issues in a fast-paced construction environment.
Knowledge of construction safety practices, QA/QC procedures, applicable codes, and project documentation standards.
Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software, including Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, or comparable platforms.
Integrity, accountability, professionalism, initiative, and a solutions-oriented approach to project execution.
Ability to take ownership of assigned projects, collaborate with field leadership, and balance planning and documentation with hands-on project coordination.
Willingness to travel to project sites and work from project locations as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant construction experience will be considered.
Experience with data center fit-outs, tenant colocation facilities, white-space buildouts, or infrastructure upgrades within active operational facilities.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other relevant project management certification.

Responsibilities

Manage project execution from preconstruction planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, and final turnover, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contracts, specifications, and client expectations.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reports; track commitments, expenditures, labor and subcontractor costs, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
Develop and maintain project schedules with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders; monitor milestones, identify delays, and implement recovery strategies.
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to plan and execute scopes of work, procurement, materials, labor, and installation activities.
Review subcontractor scopes, identify scope gaps and coordination conflicts, and maintain accountability for contractual obligations, workmanship, schedule commitments, and quality expectations.
Coordinate MEP, controls, fire protection, and other building-system scopes to support installation sequencing, system integration, and project execution.
Work with superintendents and field teams to align project plans with field activities, resolve construction and constructability challenges, and maintain productivity.
Serve as a primary contact for clients, design teams, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders; lead project meetings, communicate progress, address concerns, and maintain working relationships.
Review and administer contracts, scopes of work, purchase orders, subcontractor agreements, RFIs, submittals, and change orders; evaluate changes and manage cost and schedule impacts.
Identify project risks, design conflicts, procurement constraints, schedule exposures, and unforeseen conditions; develop solutions and communicate issues requiring timely attention.
Partner with field leadership, safety personnel, and quality teams to support compliance with safety requirements, project specifications, approved drawings, quality standards, and building codes.
Coordinate work in active data center environments, accounting for access requirements, operational constraints, safety protocols, work sequencing, and impacts to existing operations.
Monitor installation quality, inspections, testing, and deficiency resolution to ensure completed work meets specifications and client expectations.
Coordinate with commissioning teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients on equipment startup, system testing, functional performance verification, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Manage project documentation, including schedules, budgets, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, progress reports, cost forecasts, and other project records.
Prepare regular client and internal leadership status updates on progress, financial performance, schedule risks, outstanding issues, and corrective actions.
Coordinate punch-list completion, deficiency resolution, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and other closeout documentation for project turnover.
Maintain accountability for project deliverables, proactively resolve issues, and collaborate with internal teams to improve execution, productivity, and project performance.