Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Project management, Construction management, Data center construction, Preconstruction, Budgeting
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Project management, Construction administration, Financial management, Relationship management, Pre-construction
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Mission critical construction, Data center construction, Field leadership, Subcontractor management, Electrical systems
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Construction management, Site safety, Quality control, Project scheduling, Logistics
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Primavera P6, Scheduling, Project management, Construction management, RFI tracking
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Field operations, Site safety, Construction management, Quality control, Project scheduling
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Field leadership, Mission critical construction, Data center construction, Subcontractor management, Electrical systems
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Field leadership, Mission critical construction, Data center construction, Subcontractor management, Trade coordination
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Financial planning and analysis, Finance systems management, Project management, Dashboard development, AI-enabled automation
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Project management, Site supervision, Estimating, Construction management, Financial management
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Financial planning and analysis, Financial reporting, Dashboarding, Data visualization, Microsoft Excel
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Construction management, Mission critical systems, Data center construction, Project leadership, Financial controls
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$115k–$175k/yr
Mid level
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Natio…
Skills: Field operations, Site safety, Construction management, Quality control, Project scheduling
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Construction project management, Pre-construction strategy, Purchasing, Estimating, Project scheduling
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Construction Estimating, Conceptual Estimating, Budget Management, Procurement Scheduling, MEP Systems Knowledge
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
Skills: Construction Estimating, Bluebeam, On-screen Takeoff, Timberline, Bid List Development
Overview At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a Nati…
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$160k–$250k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee stock ownership plan, 401k with company match, Paid time off
Posted 1d ago
Apply by Aug 11
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager leads large-scale, technically complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout. They serve as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, financial performance, and client satisfaction.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 10 years of construction management experience, including 5+ years managing hyperscale or colocation data center projects. A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Full job description
Overview
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.
Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
Responsibilities
Shawmut is growing its Mission Critical business unit and seeking an experienced SeniorProject Manager – Mission Critical to lead large‑scale, technically complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout. The Senior Project Manageris responsible for the overall leadership, delivery, and financial performance of assigned projects. This role serves as the single point of accountability to both Shawmut and the client, leading teams from preconstruction through project closeout while ensuring safety, quality, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction objectives are met. This role requires regular travel and can be based anywhere within the United States, due to the national footprint of our mission‑critical portfolio.
Act as the primary point of responsibility and accountability for assigned projects, representing Shawmut to clients, partners, and stakeholders.
Lead all project management functions from preconstruction through closeout, providing direct oversight, leadership, and mentorship to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
Manage all contractual aspects of projects, including procurement strategy, contract negotiation and execution, change management, and risk mitigation.
Develop project forecasts, prepare budget projections, and ensure cost control within approved financial parameters.
Prepare, review, and approve project and business documentation—including contracts, proposals, change orders, correspondence, and execution strategies—to support sound business practices and appropriate legal protection.
Oversee project billing and cash flow while maintaining a clear, accurate understanding of job costs and overall financial performance.
Demonstrate expert knowledge of cost-reimbursable and GMP contract delivery, including cost-of-work definitions, billable rates, GMP controls, and change management processes.
Lead client meetings and guide contract development through GMP execution, building and maintaining strong, professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Provide leadership and coordination across internal departments, including Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Construction, and Service, to ensure timely and effective project execution.
Consult regularly with senior leadership to align project strategy, performance, and resource planning with company objectives.
Actively participate in project management meetings, contributing to planning, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and deploy staffing resources across departments as needed, managing and supervising all assigned personnel to achieve project goals and contractual requirements.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members while actively supporting recruiting, training, and succession planning initiatives to drive long-term team and organizational growth.
Qualifications
Experience
Minimum 10+ years of experience in construction or management
At least 5+ years managing hyperscale and/or colocation data center projects.
Proven track record delivering complex projects between $25M and $100M.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
Technical & Leadership Skills
Strong understanding of construction phases, MEP systems, project sequencing, and mission‑critical requirements.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and make effective decisions in fast‑paced environments.
Travel Requirement
Must be willing and able to travel regularly to project sites across the United States.
Comfortable working in a national delivery model with multi‑region project teams.
EEO Information
Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.
Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Salary Range Information
U.S. Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $250,000 Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we promise our clients a better building experience. As an award-winning construction management firm, we are dedicated to outperforming expectations every day—a responsibility we take seriously as employee-owners and a promise we make to each one of our partners. Right from the start—all the way to the ribbon cutting—we promise our clients a building experience that’s the very best. Winning for clients is our passion. We succeed when our clients enjoy the building process as much as the building itself.
To be the best, we need to cultivate the best talent. We work to create an inclusive environment where everyone reaches their fullest potential, with a Diversity Leadership Council driving our journey toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Shawmut is 100% employee-owned which means every employee has a vested interest in the success of the company and the success of our clients’ projects. As part owners through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each employee takes pride in being part of a talent-driven and leading-edge organization focused on delivering exceptional client service.
Offices: 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, US · 11390 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 200, Los Angeles, California 90064, US · 444 E Warm Springs Rd, Suite 102, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, US · 3 Davol Square, Suite A275, Providence, RI 02903, US · 3 East 54th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022, US
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At Shawmut Design and Construction, we promise our clients a better building experience. As an award-winning construction management firm, we are dedicated to outperforming expectations every day—a responsibility we take seriously as employee-owners and a promise we make to each one of our partners. Right from the start—all the way to the ribbon cutting—we promise our clients a building experience that’s the very best. Winning for clients is our passion. We succeed when our clients enjoy the building process as much as the building itself.
To be the best, we need to cultivate the best talent. We work to create an inclusive environment where everyone reaches their fullest potential, with a Diversity Leadership Council driving our journey toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Shawmut is 100% employee-owned which means every employee has a vested interest in the success of the company and the success of our clients’ projects. As part owners through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each employee takes pride in being part of a talent-driven and leading-edge organization focused on delivering exceptional client service.
Offices: 560 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, US · 11390 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 200, Los Angeles, California 90064, US · 444 E Warm Springs Rd, Suite 102, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119, US · 3 Davol Square, Suite A275, Providence, RI 02903, US · 3 East 54th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022, US
AcademicCommercialCorporate InteriorsCultural and HistoricGamingHealthcare and Life SciencesHotelsRestaurantsRetailSpas and Healthclubs