Senior Construction Project Manager

Senior Construction Project Manager role focused on complex, MEP-driven construction projects where system reliability and operational continuity are critical. This position leads projects from early concept through commissioning and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support safety inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures for mission critical MEP systems.
• Lead planning and execution of MEP intensive scopes, including electrical distribution, mechanical systems, controls, life safety, and low voltage infrastructure.
• Manage detailed phasing, sequencing, and system interdependencies to support testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Ensure systems are installed to meet performance, redundancy, and uptime requirements.
• Maintain full accountability for project scope, schedule, and budget performance.
• Review, negotiate, and manage change orders with a focus on risk mitigation.
• Lead procurement, contracting, and performance management of MEP trade partners.
• Facilitate collaboration between design teams, owners, commissioning agents, and field leadership.
• Conduct OAC, subcontractor, and internal team meetings to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Support estimating, takeoffs, and subcontractor bid analysis for MEP scopes.
• Recommend construction methods, materials, and system layouts to optimize cost, schedule, and performance.
• Identify long lead equipment and critical path risks early.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and field teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership.
• Support business development efforts and help maintain repeat client relationships.
• Drive coordination of OFE efforts and collaborate closely with owner procurement teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing MEP intensive or mission critical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning, and system turnover preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Experience in mission critical construction, data center construction, and hyperscale construction.
• Skills in construction management, change order, contract negotiation, and site development.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

$60.00 - $100.00/hr

Schedule

Permanent, fully onsite position based in Saint Louis, MO.