Senior Project Manager - Data Center

MasTec Utility Services•Boling, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager for Data Center projects is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule requirements. The role manages projects, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and client relations while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders. The role oversees construction projects from proposal through closeout, manages day-to-day activities in partnership with the Construction Manager, and uses KPIs to track progress and support data-driven decisions. It develops work plans, manages schedules in Primavera, coordinates labor, equipment, and materials, oversees contracts and change orders, and identifies and mitigates project risks. The Project Manager also coordinates stakeholders and reporting, provides project performance and financial updates to senior management, and supports safety, quality, compliance, closeout, and warranty processes. The work takes place in a field environment and involves regular physical activity and exposure to inclement weather. The role requires bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, standing, twisting, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Vision, distance judgment, precise hand-eye coordination, and color identification are also required.

Requirements

1–4 years of project management experience, focused on transmission, substation, distribution, data center utilities, or EPC projects.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
Knowledge of transmission specifications, proposals, and documentation for time, cost, and labor estimates.
Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Primavera for scheduling.
Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction regulations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Track record of proactively driving projects to closure.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Able to bend, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including field activity, vision and distance judgment, precise hand-eye coordination, and color identification.

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing PMP or CCM certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout.
Manage day-to-day construction activities in partnership with the Construction Manager, including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking; use KPIs to make data-driven decisions, verify progress, support forecasting, and maintain documentation.
Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
Manage project construction schedules in Primavera.
Monitor project performance and ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and labor.
Lead weekly meetings to discuss manpower and equipment needs.
Manage contract execution, change orders, and subcontractors.
Document and analyze project risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies.
Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
Coordinate project deliverables, meetings, schedule updates, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and submit weekly and monthly progress reports, billing information, and cash flow projections.
Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance and financials.
Attend site visits, field walk-downs, and client meetings as needed.
Demonstrate commitment to the company safety program through personal actions and monitoring project activities.
Ensure the project team adheres to safety and quality standards.
Manage project closeout and warranty processes.
Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines.