Electrical Project Manager

DC Forté; Narvik; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Forté is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale data center electrical packages in Norway. You will oversee milestones, interfaces across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and delivery targets are met.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, 7+ years in EPC/industrial or data center projects, fluent English, and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams at Kvandal sites in Kvandal

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering.
• 7+ years in comparable large-scale construction or data center projects.
• Experience in EPC, industrial, infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Norwegian or Scandinavian language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned electrical project milestones, forecasts and risk management.
• Integrate engineering releases, long-lead procurement and subcontractor delivery.
• Manage interfaces for distribution, backup power, earthing and controls.
• Control variations and contractual correspondence with the commercial team.
• Lead readiness reviews for testing, energisation and electrical handover.

Skills

Electrical project management

Electrical engineering

High/Low voltage systems

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digital project tools

Job description

Job title: Electrical Project Manager — Norway

Department/business unit: Project / Operations

Reports to: Project Director or Electrical Lead

Direct reports: Electrical package managers and engineers as assigned

Location and openings: Kvandal South (5 positions); Kvandal North (3 positions)

Job summary

Manage electrical project scope and performance for CTS as EPC contractor on hyperscale data centre construction. Work across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning interfaces to meet agreed safety, quality and delivery requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Own assigned electrical project milestones, forecasts and risk management.
• Integrate engineering releases, long-lead procurement and subcontractor delivery.
• Manage interfaces for distribution, backup power, earthing and controls.
• Control variations and contractual correspondence with the commercial team.
• Lead readiness reviews for testing, energisation and electrical handover.

Authorities

Coordinate assigned work and request information or corrective action within delegated scope. Intervene and escape unsafe work or nonconforming conditions. Escalate cost, scope and programme changes for approval. Contractual, personnel and spending authority follows CTS delegation. Permits, switching, energisation and lifting approvals require specific competence and appointment where applicable.

Education

Relevant degree or technical diploma in electrical engineering, or equivalent practical competence.

Functional knowledge and skills

High-voltage and low-voltage systems, containment, cabling, earthing and electrical completion interfaces. Fluent written and spoken English is required. Norwegian or Scandinavian language skills are an advantage. Use digital project tools and maintain reliable records.

Experience requirements

Typically 7+ years in comparable large-scale construction; relevant industrial or critical infrastructure experience preferred. Demonstrate transferable experience from complex EPC, industrial, infrastructure or data centre projects.

Soft skills

Communicate clearly, cooperate across disciplines and act promptly on constraints. Combine practical judgement with accurate follow-up and a calm approach under pressure.