Electrical Pre-Construction Manager

Kiewit; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Manager to lead electrical scopes for large data center construction projects in Lenexa, KS. You will plan, coordinate, and execute electrical work packages, ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, and client requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical-related field, 7+ years in electrical construction PM, and PMP or equivalent preferred; OSHA 30 required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent).
• 7+ years in electrical construction project management, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven track record managing large-scale electrical scopes ($10M+).
• Technical: Power distribution, UPS, generators, grounding, redundancy design.
• Familiarity with BIM, scheduling software (Primavera P6/MS Project), and cost control tools.
• Certifications: PMP or equivalent preferred; OSHA 30 required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical aspects of data center projects from preconstruction to commissioning.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and schedules for electrical systems.
• Coordinate with design teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, local codes, and client standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to electrical scope and uptime.
• Manage procurement for switchgear, UPS, generators, and distribution panels.
• Lead and mentor electrical engineers, field supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary client/consultant interface for electrical scope.

Skills

Power distribution

UPS systems

Generators

Grounding

Redundancy design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BIM

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost control tools

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Manager to lead and manage electrical scopes for large-scale data center construction projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing electrical work packages, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and client requirements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mission-critical facilities and understands the unique demands of high-reliability environments.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Incis a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

Our rapidly growingIndustrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, structural, architectural, electrical, controls, and process disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

Location

This role is based out of our Lenexa, Kansas office initially. Could transition to on-site to support our Data Center work across North America.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Oversee all electrical aspects of data center construction projects from preconstruction hand off and project support through commissioning.
• Budget & Scheduling: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and schedules for electrical systems.
• Coordination: Collaborate with design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to NEC, NFPA, and local codes, as well as client standards for mission-critical facilities.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to electrical scope, including redundancy and uptime requirements.
• Procurement: Manage material and equipment procurement for electrical systems, including switchgear, UPS, generators, and distribution panels.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor electrical engineers, field supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Client Interface: Serve as primary point of contact for electrical scope with clients and consultants.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
• 7+ years in electrical construction project management, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven track record managing large-scale electrical scopes ($10M+).
• Technical Knowledge:
• Power distribution, UPS systems, generators, grounding, and redundancy design.
• Familiarity with BIM, scheduling software (Primavera P6/MS Project), and cost control tools.
• Certifications: PMP or equivalent preferred; OSHA 30 required.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication... #LI-KS23

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.