Commercial Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical

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Job Description:

A Project Manager with HITT’s Santa Clara office is responsible for the overall management and successful delivery of mission-critical and data center projects throughout the Bay Area. The Project Manager leads projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with HITT’s quality standards.

This individual serves as a primary liaison among the client, design team, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project team. The Project Manager must understand the complex mechanical, electrical, controls, life-safety, and commissioning requirements associated with mission-critical construction while demonstrating the characteristics of a mid-level leader.

Responsibilities Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety and quality standards

Manage mission-critical and data center projects from preconstruction through final closeout

Develop, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost reports

Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, milestones, and financial performance to clients and internal leadership

Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement logs, pay applications, change orders, and project documentation

Coordinate closely with the superintendent and site operations team throughout the project

Oversee subcontractor performance, scope compliance, scheduling, and financial commitments

Review drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for accuracy, constructability, and coordination

Support procurement and installation of long-lead equipment and critical MEP systems

Coordinate with design teams, commissioning agents, utility providers, vendors, and trade partners

Manage complex project logistics, phased construction, equipment turnover, and work within active environments

Identify project risks and develop solutions that protect the interests of HITT and the client

Ensure quality-control plans, testing requirements, and commissioning activities are completed and documented

Lead project closeout, including punch-list completion, owner training, turnover documentation, and final acceptance

Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and industry partners

Qualifications

High school diploma required; a four-year degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or business is strongly preferred

Additional relevant construction experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Five or more years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor

Direct experience managing mission-critical, data center, semiconductor, clean room, or similarly complex technical projects required

Strong understanding of MEP systems, long-lead procurement, testing, commissioning, and turnover processes

Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, and subcontractors

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, Adobe, JD Edwards, or comparable construction-management systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly with clients, project teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership

Strong organizational, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills

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