Traveling Construction Manager Electrical - Data Centers

Traveling Electrical Construction Manager – Data Center Projects

About Universal Electrical Service, Inc.
Founded in 1982, Universal Electrical Service, Inc. (UES) is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving customers across 20 states. UES supports complex electrical projects in data centers, manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, material handling, and other industrial and commercial environments.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on electrical construction leader who can coordinate traveling crews, manage project execution, and keep field operations aligned with schedules, quality expectations, and safety standards. The right candidate communicates well with customers and internal teams, provides practical guidance to field leaders, and is comfortable traveling to project sites as business needs require.

• Strong background in electrical construction, field operations, and project coordination.
• Ability to review drawings and specifications and identify labor, material, equipment, and scheduling needs.
• Experience coordinating manpower, vendors, contractors, inspections, and project logistics.
• Ability to support and develop Leads, Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Willingness and ability to travel to data center and other project locations.

Key Responsibilities

This position requires regular travel to data center and other project locations to support site coordination, workforce planning and project execution.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage large-scale electrical construction projects from initial planning through completion.
• Develop project schedules, milestones and execution plans to keep projects progressing on schedule.
• Coordinate front-end design, material planning, equipment needs and project logistics.
• Schedule vendors, contractors and equipment deliveries to meet project requirements.
• Prepare job status reports, daily reports and labor-hour trackers.
• Schedule and participate in post-project reviews to evaluate results and ensure alignment between field operations and the office.

Site Walk-Throughs, Estimating & Preconstruction

• Travel to data center locations and other project sites to conduct site walk-throughs, assess project requirements and coordinate project execution.
• Review drawings, specifications and site conditions to determine labor, materials, equipment and scheduling needs.
• Support the preparation of electrical construction quotes and project estimates.
• Coordinate inspections, inspector walk-throughs, permits and other site requirements.
• Travel to other project locations, as needed, to conduct site inspection audits and help maintain quality and consistency.

Field Operations & Workforce Planning

• Coordinate manpower requirements and supplemental labor needs based on project schedules and workload.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Leads, Foremen, Journeymen and Apprentices.
• Support the development of existing Leads as they transition into larger leadership responsibilities.
• Provide guidance and development opportunities for employees preparing to move into Foreman roles.
• Help build effective traveling crews and strengthen coordination between Universal Electrical Service and labor contractors to support project schedules and staffing needs.
• Promote consistent quality, productivity, safety and accountability across field operations.

Customer & Internal Coordination

• Represent Universal Electrical Service in customer meetings involving project design, scheduling and execution.
• Coordinate with customers, general contractors, vendors, contractors and internal teams to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Participate in staffing meetings and provide operational input on workforce planning and project needs.
• Contribute to Operations Committee discussions and business development initiatives, as needed.
• Maintain communication between the office, field teams and customers—including during travel to project sites—to ensure expectations, schedules and results remain aligned.

Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000 based on experience

Benefits
UES offers a benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Specific eligibility and terms are provided during the hiring process.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Company-provided PPE and role-appropriate equipment.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, as applicable to the position and offer.
• Electronics and company credit card, as applicable to the role and offer.