Senior Project Manager - Data Center

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you. Potelco, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager

to support large-scale data center construction projects across the U.S.

The Senior Project Manager leads complex electrical and mission-critical data center projects from initial qualification through project closeout. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of project delivery, including estimating support, pre-construction, scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor management, quality, safety, and customer relations. If the following interests you, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership

- Manage and lead data center construction projects from qualification through pre-construction, mobilization, execution, commissioning, and closeout.

- Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, and logistics strategies to meet aggressive timelines and technical requirements.

- Oversee installation of electrical, MEP, and mission-critical infrastructure to ensure strict adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and commissioning requirements.

- Lead daily coordination with Superintendents, field teams, subcontractors, and engineering partners to ensure alignment with project goals.

Budget, Schedule & Risk Management

- Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, job costs, productivity, and financial performance.

- Review and approve invoices, prepare cost reports, and track budget variances.

- Identify risks, constraints, and potential field issues; develop and implement recovery plans as needed.

- Successfully negotiate and process change orders with clients and subcontractors.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, end-users, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

- Maintain strong client relationships and ensure alignment on scope, design intent, timelines, and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

- Prepare and present progress reports, financial updates, and project status summaries to senior leadership and project partners.

Operational Excellence

- Coordinate procurement strategies, long-lead materials, vendor engagement, and subcontractor resources to support schedule priorities.

- Ensure all work complies with safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific standards.

- Drive quality, sustainability, and compliance throughout project execution.

- Maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built drawings, submittals, RFIs, and reports.

Team Development

- Lead and mentor a high-performance project team; support employee growth, training, and development.

- Provide clear direction to staff, administer company policies, and recommend process improvements to enhance project delivery.

What You'll Bring

- 5+ years of project management experience in construction, preferably within data centers, mission-critical facilities, electrical infrastructure, or complex MEP environments.

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or relevant field.

- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.

- Strong communication skills, including the ability to write business correspondence and present to customers and stakeholders.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.

- Willingness to travel as needed.

- Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).

- Valid driver’s license.

What You'll Get

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance