Project Manager - Data Center

About Us 

Sequoyah Electric does more than build complex electrical and technology systems; we share a commitment to trust, strong partnerships, and a culture grounded in delivering meaningful work the right way. As a full-service electrical and technology contractor, we integrate preconstruction, in-house engineering, and prefabrication to deliver innovative design-build solutions across a wide range of markets.

For more than 37 years, our passionate, solution-oriented professionals have driven success by taking pride in their work and supporting one another. We foster a safe, collaborative environment where accountability and teamwork go hand in hand, and where every voice contributes to better outcomes.

Our commitment extends beyond the jobsite. Giving back to the communities where we live and work is central to who we are, with ongoing volunteer efforts that make a meaningful local impact. This people-first culture has earned us recognition as a Puget Sound Best Workplace every year since 2014.

At Sequoyah, your work matters. You'll be part of a team that values your perspective, invests in your growth, and celebrates shared success. If you're looking for a place to build your career while making a real difference, we invite you to apply. Together, let's build something extraordinary.

Overview

Working within Sequoyah's Critical Facilities department, this position handles multiple projects and responsibilities while serving as the Company's representative on project teams. Responsible for creating bid opportunities, generating sales, estimating and management oversight of assigned projects, coordinating field labor, material and equipment, ensuring that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role fall under Business Development, Account Management and Project Management:

Business Development

• Identifies and acquires new strategic accounts to meet annual sales goals.
• Initiates contact with existing and potential customers; identifies their needs or project requirements and sells appropriate services to meet those needs.
• Prepares and presents effective sales proposals to new and existing customers that develop profitable results.
• Develops estimates and budgets for customers and projects.

Account Management

• Interacts with customers regularly to anticipate their needs, ensure their satisfaction and repeat business.
• Acts as an escalation point for resolving complex customer requirements for assigned accounts.
• Responsible for overall financial performance of assigned accounts.
• Responsible for client communications, conflict resolution, and compliance on client deliverables.

Operations / Project Management

• Management oversight of assigned projects, coordinating field labor, material and equipment, ensuring that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews contracts and negotiates with Owner, Contractor and Subcontractors.
• Develops baseline schedules for projects to reflect accurate labor, material, equipment and subcontract time requirements and project constraints.
• Completes project budgets and monitors job cost weekly for accuracy; complete monthly work in progress (WIP) reports for review / discussion.
• Maintains accurate, current and complete records for all projects to measure and document both project and team progress and results from planning through closure of the project.
• Promotes safe jobsites and works with the Safety Director to ensure all safety issues are properly addressed.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include 3+ years of project management experience in data center and/or telecom installation. This person will also possess:

• Basic knowledge of electrical construction, low voltage systems, DC power, general data center standards, critical equipment, redundant infrastructure, and mission critical deployments.
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, accounting, scheduling, estimating and engineering principles and techniques.

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role require the ability to generate sales within data centers for electrical and low voltage systems and infrastructure. In addition they will have:

• Ability to estimate projects, evaluate and apply estimates and price change orders
• Experience managing projects and approves decisions concerning the project cost, time, and performance based on an agreed to baseline plan requirements
• Established accounts and relationships within the data center industry

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

Employee Benefit Program

Sequoyah cares deeply about the health and wellness of our team members and their families and is proud to offer a robust total rewards package.

• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision (employee and eligible dependents). Low annual deductible. Eligible first month following first 30 days. 
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance (employee and eligible dependents)
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability (employee)
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match; Roth or Traditional options available
• Paid Time Off to cover personal time away from work
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Flex Savings Account for Medical and Dependent Care
• Voluntary supplemental insurance (i.e. Cancer Care, Accident, etc.) 
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Vehicle Allowance

This job posting is a general description of the essential functions of this role. It is not intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Sequoyah are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Sequoyah supervisors or management, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Sequoyah is an equal opportunity employer. We are a non‐smoking facility and a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All new hires are subject to a post-offer, pre-employment background check and drug screen, in accordance with company policy and the NECA/IBEW Electrical Industry Drug-Free Workplace Program. As per the program, cannabis/THC is not included in pre-employment testing. It may be included in order for Sequoyah to be in compliance with specific client contracts; we will inform you if you will be assigned to a client project or worksite where this is a requirement.