Senior Project Manager, Construction
STACK Infrastructure
Contract
On-site
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
$165,000 - $185,000 USD yearly
Sr. Project Manager, Construction
THE COMPANY:
STACK INFRASTRUCTURE (STACK) provides digital infrastructure to scale the world’s most innovative companies. We are an award-winning industry leader in building, owning, and operating highly efficient, cost-effective wholesale, colocation, and cloud data centers. Each of our national facilities meet or exceed the highest industry standards in all operational categories of availability, security, connectivity, and physical resilience.
STACK offers the scale and geographic reach that rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies need. The world runs on data. Data runs on STACK.
THE POSITION:
The Senior Project Manager, Construction will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of large-scale data center projects. This role is critical in driving day-to-day execution, ensuring alignment between general contractors, vendors, and STACK’s internal teams.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing fast-track, ground-up projects from inception through completion. This individual thrives in complex environments, can balance competing priorities, and has the leadership skills to motivate teams while delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Project Delivery: Manage all phases of data center construction projects, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
- Contractor & Vendor Oversight: Serve as a key point of contact with general contractors, owner-direct vendors, and trade partners to ensure alignment and accountability.
- Budget & Schedule Management: Track, forecast, and report on project financials and timelines; prepare variance reports and mitigation strategies.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and support junior project managers and coordinators; foster a collaborative, results-oriented culture.
- Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project updates and reports to internal leadership and external clients, ensuring transparency and consistency.
- Risk Management: Identify, document, and proactively resolve issues that could impact project performance.
- Safety & Quality: Promote and enforce STACK’s culture of safety and high-quality standards on all job sites.
- Collaboration: Partner with internal departments (Engineering, EH&S, Finance, Operations) to ensure seamless delivery and handover of facilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with at least 5 years on large-scale, fast-track builds (data centers strongly preferred).
- Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
- Proven track record managing ground-up, core and shell, sitework, and fit-out projects ($100M+ preferred).
- Client-facing experience with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Proficiency with project management software; Procore, Bluebeam, and BIM familiarity is a plus.
- Strong financial acumen and attention to detail in cost tracking and reporting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
THE DETAILS:
- Location: Las Cruces/Dona Ana County, New Mexico
- Travel: Domestic travel required, up to 20%
- Compensation: $165,000 - $185,000/year + target bonus
- Benefits: Healthcare, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Leave Programs
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
- Must pass comprehensive background screening
THIS MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:
- You’re a strong communicator, equally comfortable in the boardroom as the data center hall. You’re persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.
- You don’t get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.
- You’re a teambuilder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.
- You’re naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyze campaigns for future learning.
WHY STACK?
- We offer a competitive compensation package with strong benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, flexible spending accounts – even a cell phone subsidy.
- We foster a culture of appreciation, including peer-to-peer recognition programs.
- Fun is part of our DNA, with events, game nights, happy hours, and barbecues.
- We’re growing – this is a great time to join and make an impact!
Application Deadline: November 8, 2025
STACK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law
Note to external agencies: we are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/cvs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to STACK Infrastructure will not be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place.
Job ID: 10160