Construction Manager – Mission Critical

Saulsbury

. Plan, organize, lead, and control the execution of general construction projects in mission critical environments .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing mission critical construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to budget and schedule. Proficient in project documentation, cost control, and stakeholder coordination to drive successful project outcomes.

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Mission Critical Project ManagementCost Control and Budget ManagementSafety Management and ComplianceClient Relationship ManagementConstruction Documentation and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Project Execution PlanningChange ManagementEstimating and ProcurementSchedule ManagementQuality AssuranceContract AdministrationFinancial ReconciliationRFI CoordinationSubcontractor ManagementConstruction Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam MotivationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeConstruction Management SoftwareScheduling SoftwareDocument Control SoftwareCost Management Software

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionIndustrial ProjectsData Center ConstructionBuilding SystemsProject Safety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, lead, and control the execution of general construction projects in mission critical environments
Deliver safe, high-quality projects on schedule and within budget while coordinating owners, design partners, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and internal support functions
Assume overall responsibility for safe, profitable, well-executed mission critical construction projects in accordance with contract requirements, schedule, quality standards, and client expectations
Review project proposals, contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and other project documents
Develop and manage project execution plans covering staffing, procurement, subcontracting, logistics, quality, safety, schedule, cost control, and closeout
Coordinate daily and long-range project activities with owners, developers, design teams, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and company personnel
Promote, enforce, and model a safety-first culture
Manage assigned project staff and subcontractor teams
Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts through reports, change logs, procurement tracking, and financial reviews
Coordinate estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, cost control, quality, commissioning support, and installation functions
Lead project coordination, owner, subcontractor, schedule review, and internal project meetings
Review and approve subcontractor selections, vendor commitments, payment applications, invoices, and project documentation
Negotiate, prepare, issue, track, and execute change orders, claims, revisions, and budget adjustments
Ensure timely billings, cash flow management, accounts receivable follow-up, and contract administration
Drive project completion through schedule management, constraint tracking, material expediting, submittal management, RFI coordination, and field issue resolution
Support commissioning, turnover, punch list completion, documentation, and owner acceptance
Manage project closeout, including final documentation, as-built information, warranties, lessons learned, and financial reconciliation
Enforce company policies, procedures, standards, and processes
Participate in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and client satisfaction initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience managing commercial, industrial, data center, mission critical, or other complex construction projects
Demonstrated success managing project safety, cost, schedule, quality, subcontractors, procurement, change management, and client relationships
Experience with mission critical, data center, electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, or building systems projects preferred
Ability to travel up to 75% based on project location and business needs
Working knowledge of project plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, schedules, daily correspondence, drawings, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other project-related documents
Ability to maintain accurate project documentation, including as-built drawings, logs, reports, meeting minutes, and closeout records
Estimating, preconstruction, procurement, or cost forecasting experience preferred
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize competing demands, resolve issues, and coordinate multiple teams to achieve project objectives
Self-motivated leader with the ability to build accountability, motivate teams, and drive results in a fast-paced construction environment
Strong verbal, written, and client-facing communication skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction management, scheduling, document control, or cost management software
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to walk the property and laydown yards
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds