Construction Project manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle for data center electrical scopes (power distribution, UPS/backup power, switchgear, transformers, generators, PDUs, busway, ATS, grounding, lighting, raceways, cabling).
• Develop, maintain, and own project budgets, forecasts, cost-control reports, and profit targets; perform regular job-cost analysis and change order management.
• Create and manage project schedules (including float and critical-path activities); coordinate with general contractor and MEP trades to maintain milestones and commissioning windows.
• Lead preconstruction and planning activities: constructability reviews, value engineering, takeoffs, risk identification, and procurement strategy.
• Oversee procurement and vendor management for long-lead and specialty equipment (switchgear, UPS, generators, STS, transformers); coordinate expediting, delivery, receiving, and storage.
• Supervise project staffing: assign foremen/supervisors, review subcontractor performance, and ensure appropriate staffing levels and skills are on site.
• Ensure project compliance with contract documents, design drawings, specifications, local codes, NFPA, IEEE, and data-center standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942 where applicable).
• Coordinate commissioning, testing, and turnover activities with commissioning agents and owners (CAT, load banks, electrical system acceptance, ATS/STS testing).
• Manage quality control and safety: enforce company/site safety programs, perform job walks, and address corrective actions.
• Drive client communication and relationship management: weekly status updates, RFIs, submittal approvals, and dispute resolution.
• Lead closeout: as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranty documentation, lien releases, and final billing.
• Mentor and develop junior PMs and project staff; contribute to continuous improvement and lessons-learned reviews.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years project management experience on commercial Electrical projects.
• Proven track record managing medium-to-large electrical budgets, schedules, and multi-discipline coordination in mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution systems, UPS/backup power, switchgear, grounding, medium/low-voltage equipment, and data-center reliability requirements.
• Experience with commissioning and testing procedures for data center electrical systems.
• Proficient with project management and construction software (MS Project or Primavera, Procore, Viewpoint/Jonas/Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong financial acumen: budget development, forecasting, change order negotiation, and closeout.
• Excellent communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and client-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related field.

Key Skills And Attributes

• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities under schedule pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in mission-critical contexts.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• High sense of responsibility for safety, reliability, and client satisfaction.

Performance Metrics (Examples)

• Schedule adherence and milestone attainment.
• Budget variance / margin achieved.
• Change order cycle time and recovery.
• Quality and commissioning success rates.
• Safety performance (TRIR, near-miss reduction).
• Client satisfaction / repeat business.

Additional Job Information

• Fill ASAP
• Full time position