Sr. Project Manager
Compu Dynamics · Chantilly, VA ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary
- USD 145,000 – 175,000 / year
Compu Dynamics, a design-build contractor for mission-critical data centers, is hiring a Sr. Project Manager in Chantilly, VA to oversee multiple large-scale construction projects — leading PM teams, budgets, schedules, safety, vendor/client relationships, and project close-outs. Core focus: construction project management, estimating, and cost control.
At Compu Dynamics, we don’t just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America’s premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.
Summary/Objective:
The Sr. Project Manager oversees multiple projects, potentially including, large-scale projects. The SPM sets strategies and manages teams and their financial performance. This role leads and mentors PM’s, APM’s and PE’s, manages risks, and serves as the main point of contact or escalation for internal and external project stakeholders. The Senior Project Manager drives successful project delivery and maintain clear communication across all levels of the organization.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Relationship Development
- Lead vendor planning and maintain strong relationships with senior contacts.
- Strengthens customer relationships and resolves complex issues.
- Lead new business pursuits and expansion of current customer opportunities.
- Review proposals to ensure scope, schedule, and pricing can be executed by the project team.
Communication & Coordination
- Direct project communication strategy for major clients.
- Lead meetings with senior stakeholders and large teams.
- Oversee reporting on multiple projects or portfolios.
- Oversees coordination across teams and large-scale scopes.
Planning, Scheduling & Project Close-Out
- Oversee project setup across multiple jobs—verify that all systems, workflows, and budgets meet company and client requirements.
- Oversee safety planning across projects; ensure JHAs, Safety Plans, and training are complete and approved before work starts.
- Lead schedule strategy for complex and multi-phase projects.
- Standardize and optimize planning tools and methods.
- Oversee coordination of RFI and submittal process.
- Leads team close-out efforts across projects.
- Manages large-scale or multi-project close-outs, conducts lessons learned.
Profit, Budgeting & Procurement Management
- Lead financial strategy and ensure profit targets across projects.
- Oversee project portfolio financial health and forecasting.
- Verify timely approvals and budget alignment across projects.
- Review and approve major scope and cost changes.
- Direct procurement strategy for complex or high-value projects.
Constructability, Quality & Safety
- Oversee QC and compliance programs across projects.
- Drive improvement in QA/QC standards across teams.
- Promote strong safety culture and oversee compliance across jobs.
Contract, Risk & Compliance Management
- Verify projects are being managed in alignment with contract requirements; support PMs in resolving contract-related issues.
- Oversee change order accuracy and timeliness; ensure project teams follow authorization and approval procedures.
- Manage vendor and procurement risk across all projects.
- Lead risk planning and mitigation strategies across projects.
- Manage permitting for multiple project sites.
Talent Management and Team Collaboration
- Balance task assignments and priorities across projects.
- Coach teams and reinforce collaboration across projects.
- Manage cross-project staffing strategies for efficiency.
- Mentor PMs and guide team leaders on communication and leadership.
Success Factors & Company Values
- Professionalism: Promotes and reinforces a culture of professional excellence across multiple teams or clients.
- Exceeding Expectations: Drives continuous improvement initiatives and mentors teams to deliver exceptional results.
- Mutual Respect: Role-models respectful behavior across teams and manages conflict diplomatically.
- Integrity: Holds teams accountable to high ethical standards and addresses integrity issues proactively.
- Safety: Oversees safety performance across multiple projects and drives a proactive safety culture.
Competencies:
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
- Expert knowledge of estimating practices, construction materials, and cost management.
- Expert understanding of power distribution, low voltage system components, and general construction requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in using estimating software and tools.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Travel:
Up to 20% travel to job sites.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This role operates in both office and field environments. Field work may involve exposure to extreme weather, construction sites, and potentially hazardous materials. Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs/ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 lbs; maneuver in small or confined spaces.
Position Type:
This is a full-time position.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education and experience in construction management, engineering or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in project management and estimating.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Commercial general contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.
- Project Management Certification
Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
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401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
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Employer-Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.
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Short-Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
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Voluntary Benefits – including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
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Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
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Paid Holidays – 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
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Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
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Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
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Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.
- Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
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Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.
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Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.
Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.