Electrical Construction Manager, Data Centers & Industrial

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for Industrial and Mission-Critical Infrastructure in Houston, TX. This role oversees the complete execution of large electrical projects, coordinating between executives, engineering teams, and field staff to deliver complex power systems safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will drive preconstruction through commissioning, manage budgets and procurement, and lead change orders with subcontractors and owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 7–10 years in heavy industrial or data center construction.
• Experience with NEC and regulatory compliance in industrial facilities.
• Proficiency with scheduling and BIM coordination tools and field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical scope for industrial facilities and hyperscale data centers per contract documents and budgets.
• Coordinate with design engineers and BIM coordinators on layouts and clash resolution.
• Lead cost tracking, material take-offs, and change orders with subs and owners.
• Manage procurement, delivery, and installation strategy for heavy electrical infra and switchgear.
• Lead commissioning activities and track testing milestones using project tracking tools.
• Ensure OSHA, NFPA 70E, permits, and licensing compliance on site.
• Qualify and manage electrical subcontractors and equipment vendors with KPIs.
• Provide daily/weekly reports and high-level project health updates to executives.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical systems

BIM coordination

Negotiation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6 or MS Project

3D design coordination platforms

Job description

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager for Industrial and Mission-Critical Infrastructure in Houston, TX. This role oversees the complete execution of large electrical projects, coordinating between executives, engineering teams, and field staff to deliver complex power systems safely, on schedule, and within budget.

You will drive preconstruction through commissioning, manage budgets and procurement, and lead change orders with subcontractors and owners.