Sr. Project Manager, Construction

STACK Infrastructure•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

STACK Infrastructure is hiring a Senior Project Manager to partner with the Construction Project Director in coordinating contractors, vendors, and day-to-day activities for a data center construction project. The role requires strategic thinking, fast and effective problem-solving, strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships across teams. The successful candidate will be adaptable and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization, while taking initiative on work both within and beyond their usual responsibilities. The position oversees project planning and documentation, project finances, design and permitting, schedules, construction quality and safety, commissioning, contract administration, change orders, client relations, and project reporting. It also includes leading meetings, collaborating with internal departments, and mentoring and developing team members. The role is based in Shreveport, Louisiana, and requires onsite work at a job trailer or other STACK facility five days per week. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and pass comprehensive background screening.

Requirements

5–10 years of experience in construction or related fields such as project management consulting, real estate development, or design/engineering.
Computer savvy and able to learn programs and platforms such as NetSuite, DocuSign, MS Project, PowerBI, and Procore.
Professional-level proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneNote, and Project.
Knowledge and competency with Bluebeam and BIM platforms.
Ability to take ownership of issues and drive them to successful, timely conclusions.
Mastery of construction tools and processes, including AIA contracts, construction schedules, budgets and schedules of values, payment applications, lien releases, subcontracts, purchase orders, invoices, vendor agreements, and construction insurance types.
Thorough understanding of scopes of work and how work is sequenced and distributed between trades, whether directly to the Owner or through the general contractor.
Strong data center technical knowledge, including OFCI/CFCI equipment, procurement strategies and lead times, Owner-direct vendors, and lender requirements.
Reliability, strong organizational skills, and tenacious follow-through.
Attention to detail, precision, and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements.
Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work as a team player.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Must pass comprehensive background screening.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in ground-up, core-and-shell, sitework, utility, and fitout construction is strongly preferred.
A four-year degree in a related field such as Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is strongly preferred but not required.
Familiarity with NetSuite is preferred but not required.
Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to blend analytics and experience in decision-making.
Ability to stay composed while juggling priorities, urgent requests, shifting timelines, and deliverables.
Team-building skills, including developing team members’ strengths and planning for team growth.
Curiosity and a drive for continual improvement.

Responsibilities

Assist with organizing project plans, including budgets, schedules, and timelines.
Assist with contractor RFPs and organize and control project documentation from initial RFP through closeout, ensuring uniformity and adherence to company standards.
Manage financial aspects of contracts, including progress billing, rental equipment, income, and expenses, while protecting company interests and maintaining client relationships.
Represent the company in project meetings and act as a key liaison with managers across company departments.
Conduct site observations and support QA/QC, problem-solving, and evaluation of completed work.
Ensure STACK safety practices are incorporated into all aspects of design and construction.
Oversee, monitor, and drive design, permits, and entitlements, including Page Turns, Constructability Reviews, and Value Engineering.
Review and analyze construction schedules from general contractors and Owner-direct vendors, and lead regular updates to the project team’s Owner Schedule.
Drive issues to speedy and favorable resolutions.
Lead oversight of commissioning activities and ensure timely resolution of issues.
Collect, analyze, and report data; prepare and maintain accurate budgets, reports, business cases, and related materials.
Use the approved Business Case Budget to establish the initial Owner Budget, including Owner-direct vendors and other STACK costs.
Support general contractor contract administration.
Review and negotiate change orders with the general contractor and Owner vendors.
Manage client relations as required.
Lead, manage, mentor, and develop STACK team members through training, mentoring, and delegation.
Prepare and present project data, metrics, forecasts, and reports to executive-level audiences.
Collaborate with STACK teams, including Strategy, Sales Engineering, EH&S, Finance, and Operations.
Set agendas and lead regular project meetings as required.
Collect, assemble, and enter data for monthly construction reports, quarterly Board Meeting reports, and other meetings, reports, and presentations.