Senior Project Manager - Construction / Data Center

Position Title: Senior Project Manager - Construction / Data Center

Location: Abilene , TX (Onsite)

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Direct Hire (OR) Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $150K Per Annum

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large-scale construction and mission-critical infrastructure projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for project execution, financial performance, scheduling, resource management, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with 10+ years of progressive project management experience, including experience managing multi-million-dollar projects, large field teams, structured cabling, telecommunications infrastructure, and/or data center construction.

You will lead cross-functional project teams, manage subcontractors and vendors, develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, identify and manage change events, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring a combination of construction expertise, financial discipline, technical knowledge, and strong leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of multiple large-scale construction projects while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Manage project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other project resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee multi-million-dollar project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and performance metrics, including SPI and CPI.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance, contracts, deliverables, and compliance.
• Coordinate installation strategies, construction means and methods, and project execution plans to optimize schedule, quality, safety, and cost.
• Identify project risks, change events, conflicts, and potential delays; develop and implement effective mitigation and change-management strategies.
• Prepare and present project status updates, cost reports, forecasts, schedules, and performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop resource plans and align labor, materials, equipment, and other resources with project requirements.
• Partner with estimating, engineering, construction, and client teams on constructability, feasibility, estimating, and value engineering.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support project success and future opportunities.
• Leverage construction technology, automation, and project management platforms to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Drive Lean construction, continuous improvement, process optimization, and standard operating procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop project team members while promoting technical and professional growth.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, project requirements, and site policies.
• Lead by example and promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing project environment.

Required Skills/Education:

• 10+ years of progressive construction industry experience, including project management or construction leadership responsibilities.
• AAS or BS degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar construction projects.
• Strong preference for experience with data center construction, mission-critical infrastructure, structured cabling, telecommunications, or technology infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing data center new-build and retrofit projects is highly preferred.
• Proven experience leading construction teams of 50–100+ technicians or field personnel.
• Experience managing multiple project delivery methods, including lump sum/fixed price, cost-plus, GMP, unit price/rate, design-build, and time & materials.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, engineering, project controls, cost forecasting, and construction accounting.
• Proficiency in project scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, risk management, and change management.
• Working knowledge of PMBOK guidelines and project management best practices.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and team-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, stakeholder management, and client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under tight deadlines, and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.
• Experience with construction/project management technology such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Textura, or comparable platforms.
• Familiarity with SPI, CPI, project controls, construction technology, and Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with executives, clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour
• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• BICSI RTPM (Registered Telecommunications Project Manager)
• PMI PMP (Project Management Professional)

Candidates who do not currently hold the OSHA-30 certification may be required to obtain it within the first six months.

Work Location & Travel:

• On-site at the project location daily
• Up to 20% travel may be required (requires 1st week of training in our Plano , TX HQ).
• Site will begin to run 24 hours—2 shifts Mon-Sat 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.