Traveling Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of responsibility and accountability for assigned projects, representing Shawmut to clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Lead all project management functions from preconstruction through closeout, providing direct oversight, leadership, and mentorship to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Manage all contractual aspects of projects, including procurement strategy, contract negotiation and execution, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Develop project forecasts, prepare budget projections, and ensure cost control within approved financial parameters.
• Prepare, review, and approve project and business documentation—including contracts, proposals, change orders, correspondence, and execution strategies—to support sound business practices and appropriate legal protection.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of cost-reimbursable and GMP contract delivery, including cost-of-work definitions, billable rates, GMP controls, and change management processes.
• Lead client meetings and guide contract development through GMP execution, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Provide leadership and coordination across internal departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, and Service, to ensure timely and effective project execution.
• Consult regularly with senior leadership to align project strategy, performance, and resource planning with company objectives.
• Actively participate in project management meetings, contributing to planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cook up staffing resources across departments as needed, managing and supervising all assigned personnel to achieve project goals and contractual requirements.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while actively supporting recruiting, training, and succession planning initiatives to drive long-term team and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction or management.
• At least 5+ years managing hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects between $25M and $100M.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.