Construction Project manager

Leadanddelivercommercialelectricalprojectsfordatacentersfrompreconstructionthroughcloseout.

Responsibleforprojectplanning,budgeting,scheduling,coordination,quality,safety,andclientsatisfaction.

Servesastheprimarypointofcontactforowners,GCs,engineers,vendors,andfieldteamstoensuretimely,compliant,andprofitableexecutionofmission-criticalelectricalsystems.

• Manage full project lifecycle for data center electrical scopes(power distribution, UPS/back up power, switch gear, 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 ME transfer 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 (switch gear, 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 onsite.
• Ensure project compliance with contract documents, design drawings, specifications, local codes, NFPA, IEEE, and data center standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942 when 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.

• 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/back up power, switch gear, 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.

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

• 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.

• Office and frequent site presence in data center facilities; periodic overtime and on-call availability during commissioning or critical outages.
• Travel as required for multi-site projects and client meetings.

• 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.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield / Including Dental
• Life Insurance (paid for by MEC)
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Vacation
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• Fill ASAP
• Full time position