E&I Project/Construction Manager - Mission Critical Projects

Job Summary

Location: Permian Basin / Western Texas. Type: Full Time.

Provide on-site technical and administrative management for Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) phases on data center projects. The Project Manager will lead the development and management of an E&I team during the data‑center construction phase. Owners/clients are typically leading companies in power generation/transmission, renewable energy, data centers, oil & gas, and manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for a profitable, well‑constructed, safe project, completed in a timely manner.
• Review project proposal and pertinent documents with the project team and Director of Operations.
• Determine the most cost‑effective construction methods and use of personnel, material, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Review and approve subcontractor selections and invoicing.
• Coordinate construction activities with the owner, subcontractors, and company personnel.
• Manage project staff, including assigned support staff, superintendents, project general foreman, and assistants.
• Promote, enforce, and establish safety as a priority as part of the company’s management philosophy.
• Ensure management is accurately and fully informed of project costs versus budgets through weekly labor and monthly budget reports.
• Coordinate and provide direction for budgeting, estimating, purchasing, engineering, accounting, cost, and construction functions as they relate to project completion.
• Initiate, establish, and maintain working relationships with owners, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Organize, conduct, and represent the company at regular project coordination meetings.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor payment applications and miscellaneous invoices.
• Negotiate, prepare, issue, and execute change orders (proposals) to owners, design team, subcontractors, and others; prepare budget revisions as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate billings and accounts receivable.
• Ensure timely project completion through scheduling, expediting material deliveries, and managing material and document submittals/approvals.
• Lead and participate in regularly scheduled project staff meetings.
• Manage the closeout process.
• Enforce and adhere to all policies and processes related to this position.
• Actively participate on internal teams focused on continuous business improvement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience managing the E&I phase of large data‑center construction projects.
• Demonstrated success in managing large construction projects.
• Working knowledge of project plans, specifications, owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, drawings, submittals, and all related documents; maintain a complete and accurate set of as‑built drawings.
• Estimating experience – a plus but not required.
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• 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 lay‑down yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.