Electrical Construction Manager - Data Center & Industrial

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SteveRecruiter, LLC seeks an Electrical Construction Manager specialized in Industrial and Mission-Critical Infrastructure to oversee full project execution from preconstruction to commissioning. You will coordinate with executives, engineering, and field teams to deliver safe, on-schedule power systems within budget.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management of industrial facilities and hyperscale data centers, BIM coordination, procurement strategy, and rigorous change control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 7–10 years in heavy industrial or mission-critical data center construction.
• Experience leading complex electrical construction projects, including coordination with design teams, BIM, and field leadership.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and local building codes; ability to ensure regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, change orders, and vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Excellent communication skills for executive reporting and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical scope of industrial facilities and hyperscale data center builds, ensuring alignment with budgets and master schedules.
• Coordinate with design engineers and BIM coordinators to review 3D models and finalize layouts before installation.
• Manage project costs, labor productivity, material take-offs, and change orders with subcontractors and owners.
• Lead procurement, delivery, and installation strategy for heavy electrical infrastructure including MV substations and switchgear.
• Drive commissioning strategy across Levels 1–5 using tracking tools to document milestones and resolve deficiencies.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, NFPA 70E, permits, licensing).
• Qualify and manage electrical subcontractors and equipment vendors with KPIs for quality and schedule.
• Maintain daily/weekly logs and provide high-level health updates to executives and client reps.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Contract & Vendor Management

Regulatory & Code Compliance

Project Lifecycle Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6 / MS Project

BIM coordination platforms

CX Alloy or similar tracking apps

Job description

SteveRecruiter, LLC seeks an Electrical Construction Manager specialized in Industrial and Mission-Critical Infrastructure to oversee full project execution from preconstruction to commissioning. You will coordinate with executives, engineering, and field teams to deliver safe, on-schedule power systems within budget.

Responsibilities include lifecycle management of industrial facilities and hyperscale data centers, BIM coordination, procurement strategy, and rigorous change control.