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Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical in Kansas City

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

The Northland around Kansas City has become a serious data center destination, with large hyperscale campuses rising near the airport and more on the way. A well-established general contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Mission Critical to help lead that growth. If you enjoy big, technical builds, a down-to-earth team and a city with great food and an easy commute, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

  • Lead data center and mission-critical projects from preconstruction and buyout through integrated systems testing and turnover
  • Own project financials, including budgets, forecasts, change management and monthly owner reporting
  • Be the go-to partner for owners, engineers and key electrical, mechanical and controls trade partners
  • Plan and manage schedules around long-lead equipment and phased campus work
  • Work hand in hand with superintendents on safety, quality and site logistics
  • Coach and develop project managers, assistant project managers and project engineers

What You Bring

  • Senior-level project management experience with a general contractor, including data center or mission-critical projects (required)
  • Strong knowledge of critical power, cooling, MEP coordination and commissioning
  • A history of delivering large projects safely, on schedule and on budget
  • A calm, approachable leadership style that keeps everyone pulling in the same direction
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits, years of hyperscale work in the Kansas City metro, 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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