Senior Project Manager (Data Center) – Mission Critical Construction – Waddell, Arizona Salary: $139,000 to $185,000 Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of mission-critical construction projects from pursuit through warranty. This leadership role is for a strategic thinker who excels at business development, preconstruction, project execution, team leadership, and client relationship management. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Client Relations • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners. • Lead marketing and business development efforts. • Drive the pursuit process by creating winning strategies for proposals and interviews. • Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and generate future business. Project Leadership • Manage one large-scale or multiple small-to-medium commercial construction projects. • Oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout and warranty. • Lead the budgeting and bidding process, including document review and bid-day activities. • Direct estimating and preconstruction teams while coordinating purchasing and operations. • Monitor project budgets, labor resources, schedules, quality, and overall project performance. • Review, negotiate, and execute owner change orders and subcontract agreements. • Supervise the development and maintenance of construction schedules. • Prepare and review monthly financial projections and project reporting. • Coordinate peer reviews and project performance audits. • Ensure projects meet or exceed expectations for profitability, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction. Safety Leadership Safety is a core value and an expectation for every leader. • Develop and implement project-specific safety programs. • Collaborate with Superintendents and Safety personnel to ensure compliance with company and client safety requirements. • Participate in safety planning during preconstruction. • Promote a culture of safety across all project teams. • Conduct and oversee required project safety inspections. • Support incident investigations and continuous safety improvement initiatives. Team Leadership & Development • Mentor and develop project team members. • Support employee career growth and professional fulfillment. • Collaborate with operational leadership on staffing and workforce planning. • Resolve labor and project team challenges effectively. • Participate in internal leadership initiatives and special assignments. • Model and promote company values in every interaction. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 10–15 years of commercial construction experience. • Strong experience managing complex construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. • Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard construction management technologies. • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. • Strong financial, contractual, and operational decision-making capabilities. • Ability to build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors. • OSHA 10 Certification. Preferred • Current CPR/First Aid Certification. • Experience with mission-critical construction projects. • Active involvement in industry organizations and professional networking. The ideal candidate is a strategic construction leader who: • Build strong client relationships. • Leads high-performing teams. • Thrives in complex and fast-paced environments. • Makes sound business decisions. • Champions a culture of safety. • Embraces accountability and ownership. • Is passionate about developing people and delivering exceptional projects. If you're a seasoned construction leader looking to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.