Senior Project Manager - Data Center

About the role

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers. The company is a purpose-driven organization with a culture that is inclusive and welcoming, where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout
• Manage day-to-day construction activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking
• Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation criteria
• Manage project construction schedules in Primavera
• Monitor project performance to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and labor
• Lead weekly meetings to discuss manpower and equipment needs
• Manage contract execution, change orders, and subcontractors
• Document and analyze project risks and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed

Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for project personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate project deliverables, meetings, schedule updates, and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress reports, billing information, and cash flow projections
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance and financials
• Attend site visits, field walk-downs, and client meetings as needed

Safety, Quality, & Compliance

• Demonstrate a commitment to the company’s safety program through personal actions and monitoring project activities
• Ensure entire project team adheres to safety and quality standards
• Manage project closeout and warranty processes
• Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience in project management, with a focus on transmission, substation, distribution, data center utilities, or EPC projects. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field is required.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies
• Knowledgeable in transmission specifications, proposals, and documentation for time/cost/labor estimates
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Primavera for scheduling
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction regulations

Soft Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Track record of proactively driving projects to closure
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously