Electrical Project Manager

Spencer Ogden; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to develop, coordinate, and manage electrical scopes for large-scale data center projects. You will lead safety programs, coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and clients, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality.

You will apply strong expertise in power distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, and critical infrastructure to drive project success while maintaining rigorous safety standards and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction management experience focused on electrical systems.
• Experience managing electrical scopes valued at $50M+.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer the project’s electrical safety program.
• Oversee electrical subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to support milestones.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for electrical subcontractors.
• Prepare and review daily progress reports and issues.
• Coordinate electrical systems, sequencing, and labor planning.
• Manage permit processes and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety program leadership

Negotiation

Contract management

Leadership

Cost reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and managing all electrical scopes required to deliver large-scale data center projects on time, within budget, and to the client’s satisfaction.

This role provides leadership and serves as the primary liaison between the project team, electrical subcontractors, vendors, and the client. The Electrical Project Manager will leverage strong technical expertise in power distribution, critical systems, and data center infrastructure to drive efficient execution, resolve issues quickly, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Primary Duties

• Lead and administer the project’s electrical safety program.
• Ensure superintendents and field teams have the necessary electrical trades, materials, and equipment to execute work efficiently.
• Oversee electrical subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to support schedule milestones and scope compliance.
• Perform and oversee electrical QA/QC practices to ensure installation meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Complete and communicate daily reports covering scheduled activities, progress, and issues.
• Conduct regular site walk-throughs to ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to project standards.
• Identify and resolve electrical field issues, design conflicts, and constructability challenges.
• Lead coordination meetings focused on electrical systems, sequencing, and labor planning.
• Represent the electrical scope during owner meetings and technical discussions.
• Develop and maintain the electrical logistics plan in coordination with the General Superintendent.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for electrical subcontractors.
• Perform constructability reviews focused on power distribution, grounding, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and critical infrastructure.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with electrical subcontractors prior to each phase of work.
• Track field progress against the project plan and assist in developing recovery strategies when required.
• Ensure electrical quality control aligns with the project QA/QC program.
• Lead electrical close-out activities, including commissioning support, testing, and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate electrical punch-list items and ensure timely completion.
• Manage the electrical permit process and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts, including VDC coordination for electrical systems.
• Refuse unsafe work and maintain a proactive approach to site safety.
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards.
• Wear and maintain required PPE.
• Participate in inspections, safety meetings, and required training.
• Support administration of the site safety program and ensure electrical trade partner compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Provide suggestions to improve safety and demonstrate a mature, proactive safety mindset.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support successful project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education, training, or experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction management experience, preferably with a strong focus on electrical systems.
• Experience managing electrical scopes valued at $50M+.
• Experience implementing large-scale or complex safety plans.
• PMP certification preferred.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of Primavera, Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Proven ability to organize and lead project teams to achieve project goals.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing electrical cost reporting, including cash flow, safety, schedule, and VDC integration.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical construction, including medium-voltage distribution, critical power systems, and data center infrastructure.
• Understanding of contract types, terms, general conditions, burn rates, and fee analysis.
• Familiarity with insurance programs such as SDI, BR policies, OCIP, and CCIP.