Electrical Construction Manager - Industrial Data Centers

Red Seal Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager (Industrial & Mission-Critical Infrastructure) to oversee the complete execution of high-capacity electrical projects in Houston.

You will lead strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, and field execution from preconstruction through commissioning, coordinating with executive leadership, engineering teams, and the client to deliver safe, on-schedule power systems within contract budgets.

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.
• Familiarity with NEC, local building codes, and QA testing methods.
• Proficiency with advanced construction management tools and 3D design coordination platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of electrical scope for industrial facilities and hyperscale data center builds, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with design engineers and BIM coordinators to review 3D models and finalize layouts before field installation.
• Manage project costs, labor productivity, material take-offs, and change orders with subcontractors and owners.
• Supervise procurement, delivery, and installation of heavy electrical infrastructure including substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, and ATS.
• Lead commissioning strategies through all project phases and document milestones.
• Ensure OSHA, NFPA 70E, permits, and licensing compliance on site.
• Qualify and manage subcontractors and equipment vendors with KPI-driven oversight.
• Provide daily/weekly project health updates to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Revizto

Job description

Red Seal Recruiting is seeking an Electrical Construction Manager (Industrial & Mission-Critical Infrastructure) to oversee the complete execution of high-capacity electrical projects in Houston.

You will lead strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, and field execution from preconstruction through commissioning, coordinating with executive leadership, engineering teams, and the client to deliver safe, on-schedule power systems within contract budgets.