Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Electrical Construction

Job Description

The Project Manager leads electrical installation activities on large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction projects, including data centers, across Texas and other nationwide locations. This role serves as the primary liaison between contractors, subcontractors, and project teams, overseeing field personnel, coordinating project schedules, ensuring installation quality, and maintaining a safe, productive job site. The position requires extensive electrical construction leadership experience, proven success managing large projects and multiple crews, and the ability to travel full-time to support projects from startup through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee electrical installation activities on large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction projects, including data centers.

• Serve as the primary liaison between contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals.

• Manage and supervise field personnel, including multiple crews and teams of 20 or more, to ensure productivity, quality, and adherence to project plans.

• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, and sequencing of electrical work to meet deadlines and support overall construction timelines.

• Ensure high-quality electrical installations by reviewing design documents, engineering plans, and specifications, and verifying compliance in the field.

• Maintain a safe job site environment by promoting safety best practices and aligning with OSHA standards and company safety policies.

• Monitor project progress, identify issues or risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

• Collaborate with general contractors and other trades to resolve field conflicts, coordinate work areas, and optimize construction workflows.

• Manage and process change orders related to electrical scope, including documentation, communication, and coordination with stakeholders.

• Support project design and engineering discussions by providing practical field input and constructability feedback.

• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, including site teams and leadership, to provide updates on status, risks, and resource needs.

• Oversee project execution from startup through completion, ensuring smooth mobilization, efficient construction, and organized closeout.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience leading large-scale electrical construction projects in industrial or mission-critical environments.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise multiple electrical crews and teams of 20 or more personnel.

• Strong experience in field service and electrical installation, with hands-on understanding of job site operations.

• Experience coordinating with general contractors and subcontractors on complex construction projects.

• Solid project management skills, including scheduling, progress tracking, and scope management.

• Ability to manage change orders and adjust plans in response to evolving project requirements.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to serve as the primary liaison among diverse project stakeholders.

• Knowledge of design and engineering principles related to electrical systems in large facilities.

• Commitment to safety and familiarity with OSHA standards; OSHA 30 certification is highly valued.

• Leadership experience in roles such as Electrical Superintendent, Electrical Site Manager, General Foreman, Master Electrician, Sr. Electrical Project Manager, or Construction Manager with a electrical experience.

• Experience in mission-critical or data center electrical environments, including high-reliability power systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Electrical Site Manager, General Foreman, Master Electrician, Sr.Electrical Project Manager, or Construction Manager with a strong electrical focus.

• Experience as a mission-critical or data center electrical lead, overseeing complex power and distribution systems.

• Ability to interpret and work from electrical design documents, engineering drawings, and specifications.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple crews, tasks, and priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to travel full-time to project sites across Texas and other nationwide locations as required.

• Effective interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships with field teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily on large-scale industrial and mission-critical construction sites, with a strong focus on data center environments. Work is performed at active job sites, involving coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple electrical crews. The position requires full-time travel to various project locations across Texas and other regions, with day-to-day activities centered around field supervision, site meetings, and hands-on oversight of electrical installations. The environment is fast-paced and schedule-driven, requiring consistent presence on-site to support safe, high-quality, and reliable electrical construction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holly Springs, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $56.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holly Springs,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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