Data Center E&I Program Manager — Electrical & Commissioning

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Program Manager to lead data center electrical and instrumentation projects in Houston or Odessa, TX. You will guide safety, schedule, cost, and quality across a fast-track portfolio from preconstruction through energization and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of data center construction leadership, strong CPM and cost-control skills, and experience interpreting contracts and drawings.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of direct data center construction experience.
• Knowledge of mission-critical electrical infrastructure and commissioning processes.
• Strong project controls background: CPM scheduling, cost-to-complete, and change management.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, one-lines, and test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Own safety, schedule, cost, margin, and client satisfaction across your project portfolio.
• Lead teams through installation, energization, testing, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical systems.
• Oversee medium/low-voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and related critical infrastructure.
• Manage long-lead procurement and schedule-critical equipment strategy.
• Drive weekly project health reviews and lead recovery planning when milestones are at risk.
• Coach and develop project managers, superintendents, and project controls staff.

Skills

Data center construction

CPM scheduling

Cost-to-complete

Change management

Contract interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Program Manager to lead data center electrical and instrumentation projects in Houston or Odessa, TX. You will guide safety, schedule, cost, and quality across a fast-track portfolio from preconstruction through energization and turnover.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of data center construction leadership, strong CPM and cost-control skills, and experience interpreting contracts and drawings.