Construction Manager - Electrical

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Manager - Electrical | Shippingport, PA (onsite daily)
40+ hours per week | Contract (project estimated to last 1-2 years)
 
Targeted pay rate: $75-90/hr depending on experience and qualifications

Per diem is available for qualified candidates based on eligibility requirements.

As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, and 401K .

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the electrical installation phase of large-scale data center projects. This role is responsible for coordinating electrical subcontractors, managing field execution, monitoring project costs and schedules, and ensuring installations are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You'll work closely with the Lead Project Manager, clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive successful project delivery from installation through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the installation activities for electrical subcontractors on data center projects.
• Monitor project schedules and field execution to ensure milestones are met.
• Help deliver projects on time and within established budget targets.
• Serve as a key liaison between the client, subcontractors, and internal project team.
• Partner with the Project Manager to develop labor plans, resource schedules, and quality control processes.
• Ensure subcontractor work aligns with contract requirements, project scope, and company standards.
• Identify scope changes, coordinate change orders, and communicate impacts to project stakeholders.
• Track project costs, forecasts, earned value, contingencies, and estimated cost at completion.
• Provide regular project status updates and communicate risks, delays, and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with operations and project teams to ensure the right personnel and resources are available throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement solutions to keep projects moving forward.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of construction management and/or project management experience supporting data center or mission-critical facilities projects.
• Strong understanding of construction management principles, project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Background in industrial controls within data center environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with clients, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of low-voltage electrical installations, including conduit, cabling, and related infrastructure.
• Experience using project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

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