Southern Search · 2 days ago
Senior Project Manager - Data Centers
Greater Tampa Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expSouthern Search is a highly respected, employee-owned national general contractor seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong experience in industrial and data center projects. The role involves leading projects from pre-construction through closeout, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships, while ensuring operational excellence.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Chase Squires
Responsibilities
Lead projects from preconstruction through final closeout
Develop and manage schedules, budgets, logistics plans, and scopes
Coordinate with Superintendents, design teams, and subcontractors
Oversee subcontractor buyout, RFIs, submittals, and design coordination
Manage punch lists, commissioning, and turnover
Track budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete
Review and approve pay applications
Manage owner and subcontractor change orders
Maintain accurate project financial reporting
Serve as the primary point of contact for owners and consultants
Lead weekly project meetings and communicate progress clearly
Build long-term relationships with clients and trade partners
Mentor and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers
Champion safety, quality, and schedule adherence
Proactively identify risks and implement solutions
Ensure compliance with contracts, codes, and project requirements
Maintain organized, thorough project documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience
10+ years managing industrial or commercial construction projects ($20M–$50M+)
Experience with large warehouse, data centers, mission-critical, or complex industrial projects
Strong understanding of contracts, drawings, specifications, and safety standards
Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and teams
Strong communication and leadership skills
Proficiency with tools such as CMiC, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and retirement benefits
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Ongoing leadership development and career growth support
Company
Southern Search
At Southern Search, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading employers in the construction and engineering space.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase