Senior Project Manager, Construction

Senior Project Manager, Construction

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STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost‑effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meet or exceed the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.

The Senior Project Manager, Construction will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of large‑scale data center projects. This role is critical in driving day‑to‑day execution, ensuring alignment between general contractors, vendors, and STACK’s internal teams.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing fast‑track, ground‑up projects from inception through completion. This individual thrives in complex environments, can balance competing priorities, and has the leadership skills to motivate teams while delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

• Manage all phases of data center construction projects, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Serve as a key point of contact with general contractors, owner‑direct vendors, and trade partners to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Track, forecast, and report on project financials and timelines; prepare variance reports and mitigation strategies.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and coordinators; foster a collaborative, results‑oriented culture.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to internal leadership and external clients, ensuring transparency and consistency.
• Identify, document, and proactively resolve issues that could impact project performance.
• Promote and enforce STACK’s culture of safety and high‑quality standards on all job sites.
• Partner with internal departments (Engineering, EH&S, Finance, Operations) to ensure seamless delivery and handover of facilities.

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years on large‑scale, fast‑track builds (data centers strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proven track record managing ground‑up, core and shell, sitework, and fit‑out projects ($100M+ preferred).
• Client‑facing experience with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with project management software;
  Procore, Bluebeam, and BIM familiarity is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail in cost tracking and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

• Location:
  
  Las Cruces/Dona Ana County, New Mexico
• Travel:
  Domestic travel required, up to 20%
• Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000/year + target bonus
• Benefits:
  Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must pass comprehensive background screening

• You’re a strong communicator, equally comfortable in the boardroom as the data center hall. You’re persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision‑making.
• You don’t get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
• You’re a teambuilder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long‑term plans for the growth and success of the team.
• You’re naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.

• We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
• We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer‑to‑peer recognition programs.
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