Data Center Electrical Project Lead

CriticalWorx; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CriticalWorx is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction activities for data center projects. You will coordinate electrical subcontractors, manage schedules and budgets, review drawings, and support commissioning and closeout.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical construction PM, data center or mission-critical experience, and travel as needed. You will work with engineering and construction teams to ensure safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial construction, or large commercial electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure.
• Experience managing electrical subcontractors, schedules, and budgets.
• Familiarity with electrical commissioning and construction safety requirements.
• Strong communication and project leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction activities throughout the data center project lifecycle.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Oversee installation of electrical distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, and backup power infrastructure.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and other construction disciplines.
• Support electrical testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and applicable electrical codes.

Skills

Electrical project management

Data center experience

Leadership & communication

Travel readiness

Job description

CriticalWorx is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction activities for data center projects. You will coordinate electrical subcontractors, manage schedules and budgets, review drawings, and support commissioning and closeout.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical construction PM, data center or mission-critical experience, and travel as needed. You will work with engineering and construction teams to ensure safety and code compliance.