Project Manager

About the job

Job Details: Traveling Project Manager – Data Center Construction Location: USA (with nationwide project-site travel) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Position Summary A leading engineering and project delivery organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager to oversee small to large-scale projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for controlling project budgets, schedules, resources, and quality while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. The ideal candidate excels at guiding clients through decision-making, ensuring project solutions align with business and technical requirements, and delivering high-quality results in mission-critical environments. This position requires proactive leadership, strong organizational capability, and the ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Manage projects end-to-end (financial, schedule, quality, safety) with minimal oversight • Prepare and approve comprehensive Project Execution Plans (PEP) • Secure project resources and supervise project staff as needed • Build and manage complex Level 3 schedules, including critical path, float, and health indicators • Develop earned value analysis (EVA) and estimates-at-completion for internal tracking • Present project status updates to clients and internal business leadership • Perform risk analysis and mitigation planning • Coordinate internal team schedules, procurement activities, and subcontractor execution • Administer project budgets, variances, change orders, and invoicing • Prepare complete and accurate change orders independently • Develop and maintain project quality plans • Identify new business opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts • Prepare small-to-medium proposals and support large/complex proposal efforts • Participate in client sales meetings as a technical and project delivery representative • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with client project teams, channel partners, contractors, and engineering firms • Communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders Qualifications & Requirements • Proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera, plus MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Strong understanding of automation-related project scopes, able to independently assess team progress • Experience with complex automation or industrial construction projects • Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills • Demonstrates innovation, craftsmanship, and problem-solving in high-pressure environments • Forward-thinking, proactive, and solution-oriented • Ability to maintain a positive and steady presence under stress Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field • 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager and/or Project Engineer • Experience with data center and/or semiconductor construction strongly preferred • PMP certification is a plus Work Conditions Travel Requirements • Must be willing to relocate to project sites within the for 12–18 month durations • Primary site locations include the Rocky Mountain region and Texas • Valid driver’s license and passport (or ability to obtain) required • Relocation support provided for employee and family • Lodging, food, mileage, and periodic airfare home reimbursed during on-site assignments Physical Demands • Ability to stand/walk on active job sites for 8–12 hours • Frequent stair and ladder climbing; ability to work at heights • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally • Clear verbal communication in industrial environments • Ability to operate vehicles and basic site equipment with training • Frequent bending, crouching, and maneuvering around equipment during commissioning/startup • Manual dexterity for tools, instruments, and computer equipment • PPE required, including steel-toed boots.