Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Onsite Project Manager – Mission Critical Construction

Home Office: St. Louis, Missouri

Current Project: St. Louis, Missouri

Future Travel: Nationwide project assignments

We’re looking for an experienced Onsite Project Manager to lead large-scale mission critical construction projects with an established national general contractor.

This role is based out of the company’s St. Louis office, with the initial project also located in St. Louis. Longer term, the Project Manager should be open to traveling to future project sites across the country.

This is a strong opportunity for a field-focused PM who enjoys being onsite, working closely with Superintendents and trade partners, and solving construction challenges in real time.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through turnover
• Maintain a consistent onsite presence and stay closely connected to daily field operations
• Partner directly with Superintendents to manage safety, quality, sequencing, and schedule
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, design teams, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Lead onsite OAC, subcontractor, and internal project meetings
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, contracts, procurement, buyout, and change orders
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, pay applications, long-lead equipment, and project documentation
• Coordinate complex MEP systems and critical project milestones
• Identify project risks early and drive practical, timely solutions
• Support and mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers onsite

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of construction project management experience with a general contractor
• Experience working onsite alongside field teams and trade partners
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, advanced manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, or other technically complex projects preferred
• Strong understanding of project financials, scheduling, procurement, contracts, buyout, and change management
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel or relocate to future project sites nationwide