Senior Project Manager | Mission Critical / Data Center

Senior Project Manager Mission Critical / Data Center

Electrical Construction | Richmond, VA

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

About The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established electrical contractor with a national footprint, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and critical facility projects. This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role reporting to senior operations leadership. The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who can own projects from estimate through closeout, lead teams in the field and the office, and consistently deliver on safety, schedule, and budget. The company offers a collaborative culture, long-term career growth, continued training, and an outstanding benefits package.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Own the full project lifecycle, from estimating and proposal review through execution and closeout.
• Build project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Oversee execution to meet design intent, budget, and schedule goals.
• Visit jobsites regularly to track progress, resolve issues, and support field leadership.
• Lead a strong safety culture and make sure all company, client, and project requirements are followed.

Financial Management

• Forecast project financials and adjust course early when needed.
• Drive timely billing and strong cash flow on every project.
• Manage RFPs, change orders, and change management documentation.
• Partner with leadership to plan future labor and material needs.

Client, Team & Vendor Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, keeping expectations clear before, during, and after construction.
• Coordinate internal staff and subcontractors across multiple scopes.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to keep procurement and deliveries on schedule.
• Provide regular status reports and updates to senior leadership.

People Development

• Mentor project managers, engineers, and coordinators to help them grow.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and employees.
• Bring a personal commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

What You Bring

Required

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years managing electrical projects on large, complex IT, telecom, or data center infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with data center electrical distribution, structured cabling, and white space build-outs.
• Experience with retrofit work in live, operating facilities and coordination of multi-discipline critical systems.
• Strong scheduling, delegation, and organizational skills.
• Calm, solutions-focused approach under tight deadlines and outside pressure.
• Professional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship (including H-1B) is not available.

Preferred

• Mission critical project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of experience, certifications, and licensing (such as a journeyman or master electrician license).
• PMP or PMI-SP certification.
• Experience with construction accounting/ERP and electrical estimating software, plus Microsoft Office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support