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Job Description:

The Senior Project Manager leads large-scale mission critical and data center construction projects from preconstruction and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Prior experience managing large-scale data center projects is required. This role oversees project teams, budgets, schedules, quality, and client relationships while maintaining HITT’s safety standards.

This position will initially be based in the Seattle market. Candidates must be available to travel and work on project sites outside the Seattle area as project needs evolve.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards, policies, and project procedures.
• Lead large-scale data center projects, managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and project delivery.
• Coordinate complex mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems with project teams, subcontractors, and commissioning partners.
• Plan and oversee critical project milestones, including equipment delivery, energization, commissioning, and turnover.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress through updated schedules, financial reporting, and risk assessments.
• Ensure implementation of the project Quality Control Plan and compliance with client requirements.
• Support project staff in resolving scope gaps, subcontractor issues, and field coordination challenges.
• Oversee staffing, delegation, and performance evaluation of project personnel.
• Identify and negotiate justified time extensions and change orders.
• Lead preconstruction and RFP efforts with support from the Preconstruction Department and other company resources.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure timely completion of project closeout and turnover documentation.
• Work on sites outside the Seattle area as required by project assignments.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with a commercial general contractor, including substantial experience managing large-scale mission critical/data center construction.
• Demonstrated success leading complex data center projects, including oversight of budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, critical MEP systems, commissioning, and turnover requirements.
• Availability to work initially in the Seattle market and travel to or accept project assignments outside the Seattle area.
• A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred. Additional relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and support new business opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities and lead teams effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction project management software.

In accordance with the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, section RCW 49.58.110, the base salary range for this position is:

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

In accordance with Washington’s Senate Bill 5123, HITT Contracting will only base initial hiring decisions on drug screenings non-inclusive of cannabis. This law does not apply to applicants seeking positions that require a federal background investigation of security clearance or positions identified as safety sensitive. These positions include safety professionals, any level of superintendent or project manager, MEP or QC professionals, project engineers and construction interns.