Electrical Lead - Owner Rep

DataX Connect; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

DataX Connect is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to manage field execution of a major data center project in Lubbock, Texas. This hands-on contract role requires coordinating electrical construction with the General Contractor, electrical subs, engineers and project leadership.

The ideal candidate will maintain a strong on-site presence, oversee contractor performance, review drawings and specs, manage interfaces with related trades, and drive safety, quality and progress toward

Qualifications

• Extensive electrical construction experience on large Data Center projects.
• Experience overseeing electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of electrical infrastructure and power systems.
• Familiar with schedules, project controls and contractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specs.
• Leadership and field-communication capabilities in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction scope across the project.
• Oversee electrical contractors and subcontractors daily.
• Maintain strong field presence and monitor activities.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, CSA, Controls and others.
• Review schedules and monitor progress to milestones.
• Identify risks and support corrective actions.
• Support testing, energisation, commissioning and turnover.
• Report progress, risks, and contractor performance to leadership.

Skills

Electrical construction leadership

Contract management

Field supervision

Coordination across disciplines

Reading electrical drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related

Job description

Electrical Lead – Data Center Construction

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Employment Type: Contract

Sector: Data Centers / Mission Critical Construction

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting the delivery of a major Data Center development in Lubbock, Texas and are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Lead on a long-term contract basis.The Electrical Lead will take responsibility for the field execution and coordination of the project's electrical construction scope, working closely with the General Contractor, electrical subcontractors, engineering teams and wider project leadership.This is a hands-on construction position requiring someone who can maintain a strong fie

ld presence while also managing project coordination, contractor performance, scheduling a

nd project controls.

Candidates with experience delivering large-scale Data Center, Mission Critical,Power, Industrial or similarly complex construction projects would be particularly well suited.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical construction scope across the project.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Maintain a strong field presence and monitor electrical construction activities.
• Monitor installation progress, quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical works with Mechanical, CSA, Controls and other project disciplines.
• Manage interfaces between electrical packages and the wider construction programme.
• Review electrical construction schedules and monitor contractor progress against project milestones.
• Identify schedule risks, interface issues and potential delays and support corrective actions.
• Participate in site walks, coordination meetings and contractor progress reviews
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and technical documentation.
• Work with engineering and construction teams to resolve field and constructability issues.
• Support the delivery and installation of major electrical infrastructure.
• Monitor General Contractor and subcontractor performance.
• Coordinate construction activities through testing, energisation, commissioning and turnover.
• Ensure electrical works are properly coordinated with the overall construction sequence.
• Provide clear reporting to project leadership regarding construction progress, risks,scheduling and contractor performance.

Experience Required

• Strong electrical construction experience on large-scale Data Center, Mission Critical,Power, Industrial or similarly complex projects.
• Proven experience overseeing electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction and major power infrastructure.
• Experience working with construction schedules, project controls and contractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and multidisciplinary coordination
• Experience identifying and resolving field and construct ability issues.
• Experience supporting testing, commissioning and energisation activities is highlydesirable.
• Comfortable working directly in the field and engaging with contractors and trades.
• Ability to operate effectively between field construction and project management responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Data Center construction experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred; however, candidates with significant relevant construction experience will also be considered.