Data Center Project Manager (On-Site) — Lead & Grow

Vanguard Maintenance and Electrical, Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diems and housing provided when 

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Training and onboarding support

Relocation assistance

Clear and rapid advancement towards PM

Job summary

Vanguard Electric is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with hands-on low-voltage control wiring experience on large-scale data center projects. You will lead field superintendents, foremen, administrative staff, and installers to ensure seamless, high-quality project execution.

This on-site role is a high-visibility, client-facing leadership position with a path toward executive growth as the organization expands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in low-voltage electrical or control wiring.
• PM experience is a major plus.
• Excellent communicator with a client-facing presence.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day project operations.
• Lead, mentor, and support field staff on-site.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to stay aligned.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all construction phases.
• Drive QA/QC for high-quality control wiring and installations.
• Oversee materials, labor, and equipment for efficiency.
• Address real-time issues and implement proactive solutions.
• Coordinate with HR, Payroll, Housing, and Safety teams.
• Oversee material deliveries, expediting, and inventory flow.
• Assist with tracking project financials, change orders, billing, and budgeting.
• Maintain relationships with GC/CM and Owners.
• Establish scheduling, earned value, and labor analysis activities.
• Evaluate risks and maintain mitigation plans.
• Attend monthly PSR meetings.
• Foster team morale and leadership within field workforce.
• Support safety initiatives and IIFW training.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Estimating

Job description

Vanguard Electric is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with hands-on low-voltage control wiring experience on large-scale data center projects. You will lead field superintendents, foremen, administrative staff, and installers to ensure seamless, high-quality project execution.

This on-site role is a high-visibility, client-facing leadership position with a path toward executive growth as the organization expands.