Senior Project Manager – Data Center

Swinerton

Senior Project Manager leading complex data center construction for Swinerton, an employee-owned U.S. construction company.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with contract terms. Proven ability to lead project teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and implement safety and quality control measures.

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Project ManagementConstruction ManagementBudget EstimationLeadership of MEP ProjectsContract Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Construction Project DeliveryBudgeting and Cost ControlSchedulingProcurementEstimatingChange Order ManagementQuality ControlSafety PlanningDocumentation SupervisionData Center Experience

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management Control SystemsScheduling SoftwareCost Control ToolsProcurement Systems

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical FacilitiesProcess-Driven Industrial ProjectsEnergy ProjectsPower GenerationOil & GasChemical Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform all Project Manager responsibilities
Manage multiple or large, complex construction projects
Estimate and establish budgets and contract prices
Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
Implement job procedures for timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
Keep projects on schedule
Maintain relationships with Owners, Architects and Subcontractors
Develop and implement safety plans with the Superintendent
Provide timely and accurate reporting to management
Manage, train and supervise project teams
Organize regular management and subcontractor meetings
Review contract conditions and ensure compliance with contract terms
Supervise documentation of accidents, delays and Change Orders
Direct preconstruction services and activities
Prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
Maintain project quality control
Support estimating staff
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
Complete project close-out procedures
Conduct warranty follow-up
Complete projects with full or enhanced fee

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven professional experience delivering complex construction projects
Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or construction management education considered a foundation, not a requirement
8–12+ years of progressive construction management experience
Prior experience on Data Centers / Mission-Critical facilities, or process-driven industrial or energy projects (power generation, oil & gas, chemical)
Demonstrated leadership of complex MEP or process-heavy projects
Experience in fast-track or phased construction environments
Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
Organizational and communication skills
Ability to challenge drawings and models to identify constructability, coordination, and scope issues
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
Thorough understanding of project management control systems, including scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employee-owned company
Competitive benefits
Professional development and continuous growth opportunities
Equal hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall benefits
Employee ownership and meaningful project impact