Electrical Construction Lead — Industrial & Data Centers

Confident Search Consultants; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants in Houston seeks an Electrical Construction Manager for industrial and data center projects. You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement, and field execution to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget power system delivery.

Requires 7–10 years in heavy industrial/construction, NEC familiarity, and scheduling tool proficiency. This role is on-site in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 7–10 years of heavy industrial/construction management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of complex industrial electrical systems and medium-voltage distribution.
• Familiarity with NEC, local codes, and QA testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the electrical scope of industrial facilities and hyperscale data center builds, aligned with budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with design engineers and BIM teams to resolve constructability issues and finalize layouts.
• Manage project costs, labor productivity, material take-offs, and change orders with subs and owners.
• Lead procurement, delivery, and installation strategy for heavy electrical infrastructure (MV substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS).
• Drive commissioning across Levels 1–5 and document milestones using tracking tools.
• Ensure OSHA, NFPA 70E, permits, and licensing compliance on site.
• Qualify and manage subcontractors and vendors with KPIs for quality and schedule.
• Prepare daily/weekly logs and executive health updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Revizto / BIM coordination

Job description

Confident Search Consultants in Houston seeks an Electrical Construction Manager for industrial and data center projects. You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement, and field execution to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget power system delivery.

Requires 7–10 years in heavy industrial/construction, NEC familiarity, and scheduling tool proficiency. This role is on-site in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.