Data Center Electrical PM — Field Leader

Turner & Townsend; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend is seeking anElectrical Project Manager—Data Center Construction with field experience to oversee the General Contractor’s construction activities and report schedule status to the owner. The role demands deep field technical expertise, strong leadership, and experience in large-scale data center or electrical contracting environments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of electrical PM experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of electrical project management experience, ideally in data center construction or with an electrical contractor.
• Experience with substation and power distribution systems preferred.
• Familiarity with MEP design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and collaborate with project stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field.
• Provide cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Independent review of status reports, drawings, timelines and costs.
• Maintain/contribute to the site progress photo log and weekly reporting.
• Oversee design coordination, procurement, installation, and closeout of all mission critical systems, with emphasis on electrical support.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with design specifications, codes, and industry standards on field walks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

P6

CxAlloy

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

Turner Townsend is seeking anElectrical Project Manager—Data Center Construction with field experience to oversee the General Contractor’s construction activities and report schedule status to the owner. The role demands deep field technical expertise, strong leadership, and experience in large-scale data center or electrical contracting environments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of electrical PM experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely