Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Construction (Data Center) - Austin

Project Executive - Mechanical Construction (Mission Critical) - Austin & Dallas

Gryphon Oakwood are retained with an $800M+ mechanical contractor that are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a $100M+ hyperscale data centers in Austin. The role will oversee the successful delivery of a large-scale data center project working closely with clients, project teams, and field operations throughout the project lifecycle.

The Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for the delivery of a major data center project, working across the full project lifecycle from initial planning and pre-construction through to completion. This person will act as a senior point of leadership for both the client and internal teams, driving project performance while overseeing multiple teams and sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a high profile mission critical project, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through completion.


• Direct project strategy, scheduling, coordination, and field execution across multiple sites.


• Oversee and develop project management and field teams, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, safety, and quality.


• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.


• Anticipate project challenges, manage risk, and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.


• Ensure strong communication and coordination across all parties involved in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading $50M+ data center and/or large-scale mechanical/HVAC projects.


• Strong background in construction project management, with experience taking projects from pre-construction through commissioning.


• Demonstrated ability to lead large project teams and manage complex field operations.


• Strong client-facing communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.


• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Comfortable managing multiple projects, teams, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Willingness to travel regularly between project sites.

Compensation

• $180K–$220K base DOE + bonus, healthcare, 401(k) match, per diem, and vehicle allowance.