Electrical Construction Manager: Industrial & Data Centers

CareerNerds, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to lead industrial and data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning. You will oversee budgets, schedules, procurement, and field execution, coordinating with engineering, BIM, and client teams to deliver complex power systems safely and on time.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in heavy industrial construction, strong NEC knowledge, and proven leadership in cross-functional environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CM or EE with 7–10 years of direct construction management experience on heavy industrial projects or data center facilities.
In-depth knowledge of complex industrial electrical systems, medium-voltage distribution, control schematics, and building automation interfaces.
Strong familiarity with NEC, industrial building codes, and QA testing methods such as insulation-resistance, ground-fault, and thermal imaging.

Responsibilities

Oversee the entire 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 field installation.
Manage project costs, labor productivity, material take-offs, and change orders with subcontractors and owners.
Supervise procurement, delivery, and installation strategy for heavy electrical infrastructure including MV substations and switchgear.
Lead commissioning strategy across Levels 1–5 and document milestones using tracking tools.
Ensure site safety and regulatory compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, permits, and licensing.