Electrical Construction Manager: Industrial & Data Center

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to oversee industrial and hyperscale data center electrical projects in Houston from preconstruction through commissioning. You will plan, budget, procure, and supervise complex power systems, acting as liaison between executives, engineering, field teams, and the client to ensure on-time delivery within budget and safety standards.

You will lead procurement, coordination with BIM, and commissioning efforts while maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 7–10 years of direct construction management experience on heavy industrial projects or data centers.
• In-depth knowledge of complex industrial electrical systems and medium-voltage distribution architectures.
• Strong familiarity with NEC, local industrial codes, and QA testing methods (insulation-resistance, ground-fault, thermal imaging).
• Proficiency with construction management/tracking tools and scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and 3D design coordination platforms.
• Excellent leadership, contractual negotiation, and multi-disciplinary coordination skills with ability to meet tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire electrical scope of industrial facilities and hyperscale data center builds, aligned with contract documents, budgets, and master schedules.
• Coordinate with design engineers and BIM coordinators to resolve constructability conflicts and finalize layouts before field installation.
• Manage project costs, labor productivity, material take-offs, and negotiate change orders with subcontractors and facility owners.
• Direct procurement, delivery, and installation strategy for heavy electrical infrastructure, including high-capacity switchgear and ATS systems.
• Lead commissioning across Levels 1–5 and document milestones using tracking applications.
• Ensure OSHA, NFPA 70E, permits, and licensing compliance on site.
• Qualify, select, and manage electrical subcontractors and equipment vendors with KPIs for quality and schedule adherence.
• Provide executive health updates with precise logs, manloading metrics, and progress charts.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Project Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Contract Negotiation

Safety & Regulatory Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on field leadership experience

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Revizto

CX Alloy

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to oversee industrial and hyperscale data center electrical projects in Houston from preconstruction through commissioning. You will plan, budget, procure, and supervise complex power systems, acting as liaison between executives, engineering, field teams, and the client to ensure on-time delivery within budget and safety standards.

You will lead procurement, coordination with BIM, and commissioning efforts while maintaining strict