Data Center Electrical PM Lead

Vertex Integration Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Integration Partners is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in fast-paced environments, including data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will manage the full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget targets are met.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of electrical project management experience, ownership of multi-million-dollar projects, and strong leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in electrical construction project management.
• Proven experience managing multi million dollar electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, and mission critical infrastructure.
• Experience in data center, mission critical, industrial, or large scale commercial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of electrical construction projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with overall project timelines.
• Coordinate with field leadership, including Superintendents and Foremen, to ensure efficient execution of work.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and procurement processes.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
• Support change order management, contract administration, and documentation processes.
• Drive quality assurance and ensure successful commissioning and turnover of systems.

Skills

Electrical PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Stakeholder comms

Vendor management

Job description

Vertex Integration Partners is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical construction projects in fast-paced environments, including data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will manage the full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget targets are met.

The ideal candidate brings 5–10 years of electrical project management experience, ownership of multi-million-dollar projects, and strong leadership and communication skills to