Hatched Recruitment Group
Mission Critical Senior Project Manager
Hatched Recruitment Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Project Manager Mission Critical Data Center Construction
Location:
Chicago, Indianapolis, Phoenix or Columbus Employment Type:
Full-time, Leadership Role, SME for Data Centers Compensation:
Competitive base salary +
Generous Profit-Sharing / Company Ownership About Us We are a builder of
mission critical data centers
delivering complex, high-value projects that demand precision, speed, and uncompromising quality. Our culture is rooted in
ownership, accountability, and shared success . We believe our leaders should not just manage projects, but
share in the profits and long-term value they help create . The Role As a
Senior Project Manager (SPM) , you will lead the construction and delivery of
large-scale mission critical data centers
from groundbreaking to commissioning. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll oversee
field operations, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and safety , ensuring world-class delivery on highly technical projects. You will be accountable for driving projects to completion, managing risks, building strong client relationships, and protecting project profitability. Unlike traditional roles, this position comes with a
generous profit-sharing model and opportunities for company ownership , putting you in direct control of both
project and financial outcomes . Key Responsibilities Become the SME for all things Mission Critical and Data Center related for the company Lead
all phases of data center construction , from preconstruction through commissioning. Manage and coordinate
general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers . Oversee
field operations : scheduling, manpower planning, logistics, and site safety. Ensure compliance with
MEP-intensive build requirements
and mission critical standards. Drive
cost control, change management, and contract administration . Act as the primary client-facing lead on-site, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded. Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and maintain project momentum. Mentor and develop project engineers, superintendents, and junior managers. Take
full ownership for project financial performance
with direct participation in profit sharing. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of experience managing
ground-up construction projects
in mission critical, industrial, or large commercial sectors. Proven success in delivering
data centers or highly technical MEP-intensive projects . Strong knowledge of
construction methods, sequencing, safety, and commissioning . Hands-on experience managing
GCs, subcontractors, trades, and field operations . Excellent client-facing, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Strong financial and contractual management background. Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (experience may substitute). Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for
building and owning outcomes . What We Offer Competitive base salary
commensurate with senior construction leadership roles. Generous profit-sharing and ownership opportunities
your success directly builds your wealth. Leadership of
mission critical projects at the forefront of digital infrastructure . Entrepreneurial culture where
field performance and project delivery are rewarded . Long-term career path with a company that values
builders as owners .
Chicago, Indianapolis, Phoenix or Columbus Employment Type:
Full-time, Leadership Role, SME for Data Centers Compensation:
Competitive base salary +
Generous Profit-Sharing / Company Ownership About Us We are a builder of
mission critical data centers
delivering complex, high-value projects that demand precision, speed, and uncompromising quality. Our culture is rooted in
ownership, accountability, and shared success . We believe our leaders should not just manage projects, but
share in the profits and long-term value they help create . The Role As a
Senior Project Manager (SPM) , you will lead the construction and delivery of
large-scale mission critical data centers
from groundbreaking to commissioning. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll oversee
field operations, subcontractors, budgets, schedules, and safety , ensuring world-class delivery on highly technical projects. You will be accountable for driving projects to completion, managing risks, building strong client relationships, and protecting project profitability. Unlike traditional roles, this position comes with a
generous profit-sharing model and opportunities for company ownership , putting you in direct control of both
project and financial outcomes . Key Responsibilities Become the SME for all things Mission Critical and Data Center related for the company Lead
all phases of data center construction , from preconstruction through commissioning. Manage and coordinate
general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers . Oversee
field operations : scheduling, manpower planning, logistics, and site safety. Ensure compliance with
MEP-intensive build requirements
and mission critical standards. Drive
cost control, change management, and contract administration . Act as the primary client-facing lead on-site, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded. Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and maintain project momentum. Mentor and develop project engineers, superintendents, and junior managers. Take
full ownership for project financial performance
with direct participation in profit sharing. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of experience managing
ground-up construction projects
in mission critical, industrial, or large commercial sectors. Proven success in delivering
data centers or highly technical MEP-intensive projects . Strong knowledge of
construction methods, sequencing, safety, and commissioning . Hands-on experience managing
GCs, subcontractors, trades, and field operations . Excellent client-facing, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Strong financial and contractual management background. Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (experience may substitute). Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for
building and owning outcomes . What We Offer Competitive base salary
commensurate with senior construction leadership roles. Generous profit-sharing and ownership opportunities
your success directly builds your wealth. Leadership of
mission critical projects at the forefront of digital infrastructure . Entrepreneurial culture where
field performance and project delivery are rewarded . Long-term career path with a company that values
builders as owners .