Data Center Senior Project Manager

Mastec Inc

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of project management experience, specifically in utilities or EPC projects
  • Ability to manage small to medium-sized projects under close guidance
  • Basic knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
  • Pursuing PMP or CCM certification
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field
  • Proficient in reading civil, structural, and electrical plans

Responsibilities

  • Oversee projects from proposal to completion, ensuring adherence to scope and schedule
  • Manage daily construction activities, including budgeting and scheduling
  • Develop project work plans defining scope and objectives
  • Monitor project performance for timely procurement and resource allocation
  • Lead weekly meetings to assess manpower and equipment needs
  • Serve as the contact for project stakeholders and coordinate updates
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality standards, and project closeout processes

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Summary

Our Data Center Senior Project Manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule requirements. This role involves managing projects, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and client relations, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution
  • Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout.
  • Manage day-to-day construction activities (partnered with Construction Manager), including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking, using KPIs to make data driven decisions. Verify project progress, support forecasting, and maintain thorough documentation.
  • Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
  • Manage project construction schedules in Primavera.
  • Monitor project performance to 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 risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
  • 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/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.

Safety, Quality, & Compliance
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the company's safety program through personal actions and monitoring project activities.
  • Ensure entire project team adheres to safety and quality standards.
  • Manage project closeout and warranty processes.
  • Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Experience: 3-5 years in project management, with a focus on transmission, substation, distribution, data center utilities, or EPC projects
  • Scope: Manages small to medium-sized projects with limited complexity
  • Supervision: Works under close guidance from Senior PMs
  • Skills: Basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
  • Certifications: Actively pursuing PMP or CCM
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field

Technical Skills & Knowledge
  • Knowledgeable in transmission specifications, proposals, and documentation for time/cost/labor estimates.
  • Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Primavera for scheduling.
  • Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction regulations.

Soft Skills & Abilities
  • 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.


Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

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