Senior Project Manager

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