Project Manager - Critical Infrastructure

Smart Tech Contracting, LLC delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers. The Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring effective execution, financial performance, and client coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Own planning, execution, and delivery of assigned projects from kickoff through closeout
• Lead project initiation activities including scope review, contract setup, schedules, and execution planning
• Coordinate day-to-day execution with field leadership, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with contract documents, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Resolve execution issues and constraints; escalate material risks appropriately
• Own project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Track project financial performance including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs
• Identify scope changes and prepare change order documentation for client and internal review
• Support negotiations of change orders and contract adjustments with clients and trade partners
• Maintain accurate cost reporting and forecasting throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking
• Monitor progress against schedule and implement recovery actions as required
• Identify risks related to schedule, procurement, staffing, or execution and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate closely with field leadership to align schedule, manpower, and work sequencing
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative for assigned projects
• Lead project meetings with clients, GCs, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans clearly and professionally
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders to support long-term client success
• Completion of assigned tasks and deliverables on time with strong attention to detail

Requirements:

• 6–10 years of experience in project management roles within construction, mission-critical, or complex technical environments
• Demonstrated success owning projects from kickoff through closeout
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, scheduling, and cost management
• Experience coordinating with field leadership, subcontractors, and vendors
• Proven ability to manage budgets, change orders, and project financials
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, schedules, and technical documentation
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, MS Project, BIM 360, or similar)
• Strong organizational skills, decision-making ability, and accountability in fast-paced environments
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to rent vehicles
• Up to approximately 20–25% travel for project meetings, site visits, and coordination activities
• Domestic travel may be required; a valid REAL ID–compliant identification or passport is required for air travel
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer
• Ability to move through offices, job sites, and warehouse environments as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant project management experience may be considered
• Experience in mission-critical, hyperscale, or technically complex environments is strongly preferred