Electrical Project Manager

Thor Companies; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale Data Center projects on the East Coast. This pivotal role involves managing project schedules, budgets, and mentoring project teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in commercial construction, with strong negotiation and communication skills emphasized.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Manage Electrical systems in commercial construction environments.
• Mentor and train project managers.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction efforts, including estimates and serving as Bid Captain.
• Plan and manage construction execution, scheduling, and workflow.
• Ensure project safety standards and coordination across teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Coordination

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

This range is provided by Thor Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Thor Companies

Hiring Mission Critical/Data Center experts on the East Coast - Thor Engineering

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Charleston, SC / Atlanta, GA / Washington DC, United States - (Can be a Travelling role + per diem).

Department: Data Center Construction/Project Management

Reports To: Vice President

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the execution of electrical projects on the East Coast in line with SOPs. You will be leading hyperscale & large scale Data Center construction projects with a project team which you will be tasked with mentoring and coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preconstruction efforts, including estimates and serving as Bid Captain.
• Oversee procurement of project bonds, insurance, permits, and inspections.
• Plan and manage construction execution, scheduling, and workflow.
• Develop and track budgets, financials, billing, cash flow, and projections.
• Manage change orders, quotations, purchasing, and contract compliance.
• Lead subcontractor negotiations and management.
• Track labor, materials, and earned value; ensure adherence to company policies.
• Ensure timely documentation, reporting, and milestone tracking.
• Support field teams, resolve issues, and ensure schedule and quality adherence.
• Provide technical support including NEC interpretation and QA/QC oversight.
• Ensure project safety standards and coordination across teams.
• Mentor and train project managers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing Electrical systems in commercial construction or related environments.
• Strong understanding of Electrical systems, commissioning processes, and project lifecycle.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and resolve on-site conflicts effectively.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Mission Critical / Data Center construction projects
• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE).
• Experience with BIM coordination and clash detection is a plus.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam).

Compensation & Structure:

• Total compensation: variable (circa $125,000 -$180,000 + add ons), tailored to experience and performance.
• Various locations available for specific project needs.

As the preferred supplier for this position, Thor Engineering encourages interested candidates to take the following steps:

• Submit your CV to this job advert.
• Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattaskew/
• Send your contact details and availability to [e-mail]

Successful candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call. The interview process will involve discussions with the HR team and the Hiring Manager.

• Candidates who follow these steps will receive priority consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Building Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

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