Electrical Project Manager | Mission Critical / Data Center

PROJECT MANAGER – MISSION CRITICAL / DATA CENTER

Electrical Construction | Richmond, VA

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a well-established electrical contractor with a national footprint, is seeking a Project Manager to manage electrical scopes on data center and critical facility projects. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager and operations leadership, this client-facing role is ideal for a proven project manager who is ready to take ownership of complex projects and continue growing toward senior-level leadership. The company offers a collaborative culture, a clear path for career advancement, ongoing training and mentorship, and an outstanding benefits package.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage day-to-day project execution from kickoff through closeout on one or more data center or critical facility projects.
• Help build project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans with senior leadership.
• Support estimating and proposal reviews for new work.
• Track progress against design, budget, and schedule goals, and flag risks early.
• Visit jobsites regularly to monitor progress, solve problems, and support foremen and field leadership.
• Promote a strong safety culture and make sure company, client, and project requirements are followed.

Financial Management

• Track project costs and prepare monthly forecasts, recommending corrective actions when needed.
• Prepare and submit timely billings and help keep cash flow strong.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
• Work with the Senior Project Manager to plan upcoming labor and material needs.

Client, Team & Vendor Coordination

• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for customers and general contractors.
• Coordinate field crews, internal staff, and subcontractors.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to keep procurement and material deliveries on schedule.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior leadership.

Growth & Development

• Guide and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
• Build strong relationships with clients, field teams, and coworkers.
• Take on increasing responsibility and project size as you grow toward a senior role.

WHAT YOU BRING

Required

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, including time as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.
• 2+ years managing electrical projects on IT, telecom, data center, or other critical infrastructure work.
• Working knowledge of data center electrical distribution, structured cabling, and white space build-outs.
• Experience working in active or operating facilities, or a strong interest in retrofit and critical systems work.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under deadlines and outside pressure.
• Clear communication and professional problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship (including H-1B) is not available.

Preferred

• Mission critical project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of experience, certifications, and licensing (such as a journeyman electrician license).
• CAPM, PMP, or working toward PMP certification.
• Experience with construction accounting/ERP and electrical estimating software, plus Microsoft Office.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support