Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Well established NJ electrical contractor seeks experienced Electrical Project Managers. This role is open to candidates who live out of state, offering relocation and moving expenses if you are hired!!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the planning, design, coordination, and execution of complex electrical engineering projects for large-scale Mission Critical Data Centers and Healthcare Facilities. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, maintaining client relationships, overseeing budgets and schedules, and delivering highly reliable electrical infrastructure solutions in demanding environments.

This role requires a proven leader capable of managing multiple large projects simultaneously while ensuring technical excellence, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.  This role also requires full-time attendance (Florham Park Office or Job site)

The ideal candidate is a technically strong project leader with extensive experience supporting mission critical operations. They possess hands-on experience developing and executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring safe and reliable operation of facilities where downtime is not an option. The successful candidate demonstrates a team-first mentality, strong client relationship skills, and a proven ability to lead complex projects from conception through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical project management efforts for mission critical data center and hospital projects from concept through construction and commissioning including Electrical Engineering support and guidance.

• Serve as the primary client contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocations.

• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

• Oversee the design and implementation of: 

o Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems

o Emergency power systems

o UPS systems

o Backup generation systems

o Critical branch and essential electrical systems

o Grounding and bonding systems

o Lighting and control systems

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, Joint Commission, FGI Guidelines, local codes, and client standards.

• Develop, review, and oversee Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintenance procedures for critical electrical infrastructure. 

• Coordinate with clients, facility operators, commissioning teams, and contractors to ensure all MOPs are thoroughly reviewed, approved, and executed safely. 

• Lead risk assessments and outage planning activities associated with mission critical electrical systems.

• Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change orders, invoicing, and profitability.

• Conduct design reviews, quality assurance reviews, and risk assessments.

• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client presentations.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers, project managers, and technical staff.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering and project management experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing large-scale Mission Critical Data Center and/or Healthcare Facility projects.

• Demonstrated success managing projects exceeding $10 million in construction value.

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N, 2N+1), and critical infrastructure design.

• Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical electrical system maintenance, equipment replacement, system commissioning, and planned outages. 

• Strong understanding of risk mitigation, outage planning, and operational protocols within mission critical data center and healthcare environments.

• Experience with healthcare electrical systems, essential electrical systems, and emergency power requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.

• Strong knowledge of project financial management and contract administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale data center clients.

• Healthcare facility design experience for acute care hospitals, surgical centers, and medical campuses.

• PMP certification.

• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple office locations.

• Proficiency with Revit, BIM coordination, and project management software.