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Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical in Hillsboro

Date Posted: 19 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Hillsboro has become one of the busiest data center hubs in the Pacific Northwest, with large campuses going up and expanding year after year. A well-established general contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead mission-critical builds on the west side of the Portland metro. If you like big, technical projects and a team that actually has your back, this could be a great next step.

What You'll Do

  • Lead large data center and mission-critical projects from preconstruction and buyout through commissioning and turnover
  • Own the overall budget, schedule, forecasting and change management, and keep owners informed with clear, honest updates
  • Build strong relationships with owners, design teams and electrical and mechanical trade partners
  • Guide project managers, assistant project managers and project engineers, and help them grow their careers
  • Partner with superintendents on safety, quality and logistics across active jobsites
  • Plan phased turnovers and integrated systems testing so critical spaces come online on time

What You Bring

  • Senior-level project management experience with a general contractor, including data center or mission-critical projects (required)
  • Hands-on knowledge of critical power, cooling, dense MEP coordination and commissioning
  • A track record of delivering complex projects on budget and on schedule
  • A calm, approachable leadership style and solid communication skills
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits, a steady pipeline of mission-critical work in the Pacific Northwest, and a team that invests in your growth.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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