Sr. Construction Manager, BTM

Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of behind-the-meter (BTM) electrical infrastructure supporting mission-critical operations. Oversees construction and integration of medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, feeders, and supporting civil/structural work while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of BTM construction including preconstruction planning, civil/structural support, equipment installation, integration, and turnover.
• Oversee contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure seamless execution.
• Establish and enforce schedule and budget controls while mitigating project risks.
• Monitor project progress and provide strategic guidance to construction teams.
• Lead site meetings, inspections, and commissioning handoffs.
• Provide oversight for installation, integration, and commissioning of medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and feeders.
• Ensure compliance with design documents, NEC/NESC codes, UL standards, and permitting requirements.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, method statements, and field changes.
• Partner with commissioning and operations teams to validate reliability and energization readiness.
• Drive quality control and documentation standards through Procore or equivalent systems.
• Manage budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting for BTM scopes.
• Lead RFP processes, contractor selection, and negotiations.
• Review and approve change orders.
• Identify opportunities for schedule optimization and cost savings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for BTM construction coordination.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Align construction, commissioning, and operations teams for successful turnover.
• Promote accountability, safety, and collaboration.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and electrical safety standards.
• Lead risk mitigation planning related to logistics, site conditions, equipment delivery, and commissioning readiness.
• Oversee permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of construction management experience focused on BTM or mission-critical power infrastructure.
• 5+ years interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• 5+ years working with medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and supporting civil/structural work.
• 5+ years leading large multi-contractor projects.
• 5+ years using Procore and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of commissioning, energization, and operational readiness.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex on-site projects in a fast-paced environment.

Location

On-site in Sparks, Nevada. Candidates must live within a commutable distance.

Pay

Base salary: $150,000–$200,000 plus discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Unlimited PTO.