Electrical Project Director

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

401k with employer match

GSA Per Diem

Car allowance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Actalent in Portland, OR is seeking an Electrical Project Director to oversee a portfolio of large-scale electrical construction projects, including data centers and mission-critical facilities. You will direct Senior PMs and managers across multiple states, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction while traveling extensively to support project teams.

The role demands strategic leadership, P&L responsibility, and collaboration with estimating, procurement, and business

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical construction, mission critical construction, data center construction, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing large-scale electrical construction projects and operations.
• Experience overseeing annual revenue portfolios exceeding $25 million.
• Leadership experience managing large teams, including 60+ employees across multiple reporting levels.
• Proven success leading geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong background in low voltage systems (BMS, EPMS).
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods and practices, data center and mission critical environments.
• Proficient in contract administration, risk management, estimating, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and construction project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical construction projects with financial objectives, schedule commitments, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for assigned operations and project portfolio.
• Supervise and develop Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and support staff.
• Drive employee growth through coaching, mentoring, career development planning, and leadership training.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while promoting exceptional customer service.
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry developments involving data centers, BMS/EPMS systems, and emerging construction trends.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and stakeholders when pursuing or performing work in existing markets.
• Lead project startup activities including preconstruction planning, kickoff meetings, and quality execution strategies.
• Manage contracts, claims, disputes, change orders, risk mitigation efforts, and client negotiations.
• Partner with estimating teams during project pursuits, turnover meetings, bid reviews, procurement efforts, and project buyout activities.
• Support business development and identify opportunities for future work with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct recurring project reviews focused on schedule performance, safety compliance, budget management, forecasting accuracy, and productivity.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and project team assignments are in place to support successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate project closeout activities, lessons learned reviews, and final project documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain top-performing employees.
• Perform personnel management responsibilities including performance reviews, promotions, corrective actions, and workforce planning.
• Evaluate contractual obligations and project risks across all assigned work.
• Manage forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and project visibility.
• Coordinate construction planning efforts to align schedules with client milestones.

Skills

Electrical construction

Data center construction

Leadership

Team leadership

PM/PMO management

Budget management

Contract administration

Risk management

Estimating

Procurement

BMS/EPMS

Microsoft Office

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

PM Platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

Construction PM Platforms

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Project Director

Job Description

The Traveling Project Director will lead a business unit with full accountability for operational performance, financial results, safety, customer satisfaction, and project execution. The role involves overseeing multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, generating $25M+ in annual revenue, and managing Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and administrative staff across multiple states. This leader will drive business growth, develop client relationships, mentor project leadership teams, and ensure successful project delivery while maintaining company standards for safety, quality, profitability, and customer service. Extensive travel is required to support project teams and clients throughout assigned territories.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent electrical construction projects while ensuring financial objectives, schedule commitments, quality standards, and safety requirements are achieved.
• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for assigned business operations and project portfolio.
• Supervise and develop Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and support staff.
• Drive employee growth through coaching, mentoring, career development planning, and leadership training.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while promoting exceptional customer service.
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry developments involving data centers, advanced technology facilities, BMS/EPMS systems, and emerging construction trends.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and stakeholders when pursuing or performing work in existing company markets.
• Lead project startup activities including preconstruction planning, kickoff meetings, and quality execution strategies.
• Manage contracts, claims, disputes, change orders, risk mitigation efforts, and client negotiations.
• Partner with estimating teams during project pursuits, turnover meetings, bid reviews, procurement efforts, and project buyout activities.
• Support business development and identify opportunities for future work with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct recurring project reviews focused on schedule performance, safety compliance, budget management, forecasting accuracy, and productivity.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and project team assignments are in place to support successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate project closeout activities, lessons learned reviews, and final project documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain top-performing employees.
• Perform personnel management responsibilities including performance reviews, promotions, corrective actions, and workforce planning.
• Evaluate contractual obligations and project risks across all assigned work.
• Manage forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and project visibility.
• Coordinate construction planning efforts to align project schedules with client milestones and delivery requirements.
• Communicate project risks, challenges, opportunities, and accomplishments to executive leadership and operational teams.
• Develop and maintain annual business plans and provide quarterly performance updates.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 15+ years of experience in electrical construction, mission critical construction, data center construction, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing large-scale electrical construction projects and operations.
• Experience overseeing annual revenue portfolios exceeding $25 million.
• Leadership experience managing large teams, including 60+ employees across multiple reporting levels.
• Proven success leading geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong background in low voltage systems (BMS, EPMS).
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods and practices, data center and mission critical environments.
• Proficient in contract administration, risk management, estimating, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Viewpoint, Bluebeam, and construction project management platforms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Valid Drivers License.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• State Electrical License preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred but not required.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with executive leadership, clients, and stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, time management, and multitasking abilities.

Work Environment

Extensive travel required, approximately 60-80%. Projects primarily across the western half of the US, including states such as Wyoming, Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma. The position offers opportunities for a discretionary year-end bonus, a 401k with a 40% employer match, GSA Per Diem, and a car allowance. Join a growing division with a company that is one of the largest electrical contractors in the country.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Opportunity for a discretionary year end bonus.401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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