Senior Project Manager - Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage)

Senior Project Manager - Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage)

NorthStar Energy Solutions is Hiring for a Senior Project Manager - Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage).

The Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage) is responsible for overall leadership, execution, and delivery of medium-voltage electrical infrastructure for mission-critical data center construction projects. This role provides strategic oversight of onsite operations, project teams, subcontractors, and client coordination to ensure successful installation and commissioning of MV systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, and utility interconnections.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in large-scale electrical construction, with a focus on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or utility infrastructure. This individual will drive safety, schedule performance, quality, and financial success while serving as the primary operational leader for medium voltage project execution.

What You'll Do

• Provide overall project leadership for medium voltage electrical scopes associated with data center construction projects
• Oversee onsite project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of work
• Direct installation and coordination of MV systems ranging from 5kV–35kV, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, grounding systems, and distribution infrastructure
• Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, procurement tracking, and project forecasting
• Coordinate closely with utility providers regarding service integration, outages, testing, and energization activities
• Monitor project budgets, cost reports, productivity metrics, and change management processes to maintain financial performance
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and construction documents for constructability and compliance
• Lead project meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and operational goals
• Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, local jurisdictions, OSHA regulations, and client-specific data center standards
• Oversee QA/QC processes, field inspections, turnover documentation, and commissioning support activities
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement coordination, and project reporting requirements
• Support commissioning teams during pre-functional testing, functional testing, startup, and energization activities
• Drive a strong safety culture, including enforcement of lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work procedures, and site-specific safety protocols
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and field leadership personnel

Work Environment

• A combination of field and office responsibilities in fast-paced construction environments.
• Travel may be required based on project assignment.
• Ability to work around active construction operations and energized electrical systems.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, with significant experience in medium voltage systems and mission-critical/data center environments
• Previous experience managing large-scale electrical infrastructure or data center projects preferred
• Strong understanding of medium voltage electrical systems, utility coordination, substations, switchgear, and commissioning processes
• Proven leadership experience managing project teams, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Experience with project controls, forecasting, cost management, and scheduling platforms
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale data center construction projects
• Background in utility-scale electrical infrastructure or renewable energy projects
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.