Project Manager Mission CriticalUS-MA-Boston
Job ID: 2026-6696
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Mission Critical
Boston
OverviewAt 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 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.
ResponsibilitiesShawmut is growing its Mission Critical business unit and seeking an experienced
Project Manager - Mission Critical to lead largescale, technically complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role
requires regular travel and can be based anywhere within the United States, due to the national footprint of our missioncritical portfolio. The Project Manager oversees all aspects of project delivery, including budget, scheduling, quality, safety, documentation, and stakeholder coordination, while driving predictable outcomes on fastpaced hyperscale and colocation environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Execution- Manage missioncritical construction projects valued between $25M and $100M from preconstruction through completion.
- Maintain responsibility for overall project performance, including schedule, budget, safety, and quality.
- Lead key project meetings, including OAC, progress meetings, and monthly project reviews.
Financial Management- Participate in project budgeting and develop monthly cost and margin forecasts.
- Monitor project costs, identify variances, and proactively address financial risks.
- Manage owner and subcontractor pay applications and administer change management processes.
Stakeholder Coordination- Communicate clearly and consistently with owners, subcontractors, design teams, vendors, and field leadership.
- Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and material samples to ensure compliance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across diverse teams and organizational levels.
Team Leadership- Provide clear direction, decisive problemsolving, and consistent communication across large project teams.
- Mentor and manage Assistant Project Managers to support their development.
- Partner closely with the Superintendent to align field and project management priorities.
QualificationsExperience- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in construction.
- At least 3+ 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 missioncritical requirements.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and make effective decisions in fastpaced environments.
Travel Requirement- Must be willing and able to travel regularly to project sites across the United States.
- Ability to temporarily relocate to project sites when project needs require.
- Comfortable working in a national delivery model with multiregion project teams.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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