Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daksta connects mission-critical talent with employers and is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager. The role leads the full lifecycle of electrical construction for large-scale mission-critical data center projects, overseeing project teams, schedules, budgets, procurement, quality, commissioning, safety, compliance, and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of electrical construction from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders
- Lead project teams including Assistant PMs, Superintendents, Engineers, QA/QC, and subcontractors
- Review contract documents, drawings, and specifications to define electrical scope
- Participate in design reviews, constructability analysis, and value engineering
- Develop project execution plans, staffing plans, and procurement strategies
- Support estimating and change order pricing
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project)
- Track labor productivity, earned value, and cost forecasts
- Manage budgets, billings, and financial reporting
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Oversee installation of mission critical electrical systems, including:
- Medium & low voltage switchgear
- UPS systems & battery plants
- Standby generators & paralleling gear
- Busway & power distribution units (PDUs/RPPs)
- Grounding & bonding systems
- SCADA / EPMS integrations
- Ensure compliance with redundancy requirements (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1)
- Manage procurement of major electrical equipment and long-lead items
- Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for submittals, factory testing, and delivery
- Expedite materials to meet schedule milestones
- Implement QA/QC programs and inspection processes
- Coordinate factory witness testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT)
- Lead Level 1–5 commissioning activities in partnership with Cx agents
- Ensure documentation for turnover (as-builts, O&M manuals, test reports)
- Champion a strong safety culture aligned with company and OSHA standards
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and site safety requirements
- Support audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hyperscale and colocation clients
- Lead OAC meetings and provide executive-level reporting
- Manage change orders, RFIs, and contract negotiations
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- • 7–10+ years of electrical construction experience
- • 3–5+ years managing large mission critical or data center projects
- • Proven experience with:
- • UPS systems, generators, and critical power distribution
- • Medium voltage installations
- • Fast-track construction environments
- • Strong financial acumen and cost control experience
- • Proficiency with project management software and Bluebeam/Procore/BIM tools
- • Ability to travel to project sites as required
- • Experience working for a Tier 1 electrical contractor or on hyperscale data centers
- • OSHA 30 certification
- • PMP certification
- • Licensed Master Electrician or PE (a plus)
- • Familiarity with:
- • Uptime Institute Tier Standards
- • LEED / sustainability initiatives
- • Modular data center construction
- • BIM/VDC coordination
Benefits
- Performance bonus
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
- Per diem / travel allowances (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off & holidays
- Career advancement within a national Tier 1 contractor
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