Electrical Senior Project Manager - DATA CENTERS

Leoforce • Full-time • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • 1m ago

Experience: Manager
Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year

Job Details
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Traveling Senior Project Manager – Electrical Construction
The Senior Project Manager is accountable for leading large-scale electrical construction projects from early planning through final delivery. This role is responsible for overseeing highly complex initiatives that require advanced coordination of engineering, construction, procurement, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Projects may include commercial, industrial, healthcare, energy, or mission-critical facilities with significant technical and operational complexity.
The successful candidate will demonstrate proven expertise managing multimillion-dollar electrical construction projects, with a strong ability to balance scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety. This role requires effective communication with executive leadership, owners, design teams, and field personnel, as well as the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority over all contributors.
The Senior Project Manager will be expected to lead multiple project teams, manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, and ensure projects are executed in alignment with contractual requirements, financial targets, and organizational standards.
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Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and accountability for large, complex electrical construction projects valued at $30MM and above
Direct project planning efforts, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and risk assessment
Oversee execution activities to ensure adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, and contractual obligations
Manage project financial performance, including cost controls, forecasting, change management, and margin protection
Lead cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, field operations, procurement, and external partners
Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors
Review and approve project documentation, including schedules, estimates, contracts, change orders, and progress reports
Identify risks and issues early, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate when appropriate
Ensure timely project closeout, including documentation, financial reconciliation, and lessons learned
Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, engineers, and support staff as needed

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Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Preferred)
Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred

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Required Experience

Minimum 5+ years of project management experience within electrical construction or related trades
Demonstrated experience managing Data Center projects and electrical construction projects valued at $3MM or greater
Proven success leading projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors across multiple project phases
Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, construction means and methods, and industry standards
Advanced understanding of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, and change order administration
Experience presenting project status and financial performance to senior leadership or executive stakeholders

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Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience with large-scale data center projects
Familiarity with design-build and alternative delivery methods
Contract negotiation and subcontractor management experience
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
Proficiency with project management and construction software platforms
Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and clear communication

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Additional Qualifications

Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage complex project budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel or work on-site as required by project assignments
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

A bit about us:
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We are a large, rapidly growing Electrical company known for being an employee-centric organization and years of future business ahead within the Data Center construction space

Why join us?
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Great Benefits and strong compensation with Permanent/Full-time employment.
Per Diem of $150-$200/day

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