Traveling Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical

Shawmut Design and Construction is a 100% employee-owned company recognized for its positive workplace culture. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical to lead large-scale, technically complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction objectives are met.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of responsibility and accountability for assigned projects, representing Shawmut to clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Lead all project management functions from preconstruction through closeout, providing direct oversight, leadership, and mentorship to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
• Manage all contractual aspects of projects, including procurement strategy, contract negotiation and execution, change management, and risk mitigation
• Develop project forecasts, prepare budget projections, and ensure cost control within approved financial parameters
• Prepare, review, and approve project and business documentation—including contracts, proposals, change orders, correspondence, and execution strategies—to support sound business practices and appropriate legal protection
• Oversee project billing and cash flow while maintaining a clear, accurate understanding of job costs and overall financial performance
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of cost-reimbursable and GMP contract delivery, including cost-of-work definitions, billable rates, GMP controls, and change management processes
• Lead client meetings and guide contract development through GMP execution, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Provide leadership and coordination across internal departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, and Service, to ensure timely and effective project execution
• Consult regularly with senior leadership to align project strategy, performance, and resource planning with company objectives
• Actively participate in project management meetings, contributing to planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate and deploy staffing resources across departments as needed, managing and supervising all assigned personnel to achieve project goals and contractual requirements
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while actively supporting recruiting, training, and succession planning initiatives to drive long-term team and organizational growth

Requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction or management
• At least 5+ years managing hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects
• Proven track record delivering complex projects between $25M and $100M
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• Strong understanding of construction phases, MEP systems, project sequencing, and mission‑critical requirements
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and make effective decisions in fast‑paced environments
• Must be willing and able to travel regularly to project sites across the United States
• Comfortable working in a national delivery model with multi‑region project teams
• Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future