Data Center Electrical Construction Lead

Winthrop Technologies; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leader in data centre industry

Large-scale data centre projects

Collaborative team environment

Career progression and development

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies in Skelleftea, Sweden is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead all on-site electrical works, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and high-quality standards on our data centre project.

You will manage subcontractors, coordinate with planners and design teams, review drawings and submittals, drive QA/QC, and enforce health and safety while supporting commercial tracking and close-out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• 7+ years’ experience in electrical construction with a focus on site management.
• Proven experience managing electrical systems on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, coordination, and programme delivery.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems, installation practices, and commissioning processes.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and drive project delivery.
• Data centre, industrial, or mission‑critical project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all Electrical construction activities across the project lifecycle.
• Lead day-to-day electrical site operations in coordination with the wider project team.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented and maintained in line with project specifications and standards.
• Coordinate project schedules with Planners, Project Managers, subcontractors, consultants, and design teams.
• Manage electrical subcontractor performance, including progress tracking, manpower levels, and coordination meetings.
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation, including safety documentation, is maintained and up to date.
• Attend and lead Site Meetings, Engineering Reviews, Planning Meetings, and Handover Meetings.
• Liaise with the design team to ensure construction information and technical submittals are issued in line with programme requirements.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure quality, compliance, and buildability of electrical systems.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards and drive a strong safety culture on site.
• Support commercial management by tracking variations, managing costs, and attending weekly commercial meetings.
• Issue progress reports to senior management and the project team.
• Manage electrical snagging activities and ensure effective and timely close-out.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical, design, and coordination issues.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

Site management

Project delivery

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering or similar

Tools

Documentation management

Job description

Winthrop Technologies in Skelleftea, Sweden is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Manager to lead all on-site electrical works, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and high-quality standards on our data centre project.

You will manage subcontractors, coordinate with planners and design teams, review drawings and submittals, drive QA/QC, and enforce health and safety while supporting commercial tracking and close-out.