Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

Corevia Search; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two return flights home per month

Job summary

Corevia Search is seeking an Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction for hyperscale data center projects in Mobile, Alabama or near Chicago, IL. You will oversee MV/LV systems, gensets, UPS, PDUs and coordination with GC leadership and MEP teams.

Strong mission-critical background is essential. Ideal candidates have proven electrical project management experience, subcontractor oversight, and expertise in critical power networks.

Qualifications

• Hyperscale data center or complex mission-critical construction experience required.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical infrastructure.
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals and change orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction scope from preconstruction through turnover.
• Oversee MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS/STS, PDUs.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, trade partners and vendors across schedule, quality and safety.
• Lead RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking and cost control.
• Coordinate with GC leadership, MEP teams, engineering, commissioning and project controls.
• Drive testing, commissioning, punch-list closeout and turnover.

Skills

Electrical PM

Critical power

Vendor management

Budget & schedule

Job description

Electrical Project Manager | Hyperscale Data Center | Alabama / Near Chicago

I’m partnered with a General Contractor delivering major hyperscale data center projects in Mobile, Alabama and near Chicago, IL. They’re looking for an Electrical Project Manager to support electrical construction delivery onsite from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

• Direct Hire | Mobile, AL or near Chicago, IL
• Total package up to $300,000
• Direct data center experience preferred, but strong mission-critical experience is a must
• Two return flights home per month (9 days onsite, Friday home/remote, returning Monday)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction scope from preconstruction and procurement through installation, commissioning and turnover
• Oversee MV/LV distribution, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, ATS/STS and PDUs
• Manage electrical subcontractors, trade partners and vendors across schedule, quality, safety and delivery
• Lead RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, cost control and schedule coordination
• Coordinate with GC leadership, MEP teams, engineering, commissioning and project controls
• Drive testing, commissioning, punch-list closeout and final turnover

Ideal Background

• Strong hyperscale, data center or complex mission-critical construction experience
• Proven Electrical Project Management experience
• Strong knowledge of critical power systems and MV/LV electrical infrastructure
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets, schedules, RFIs, submittals and change orders
• GC or major electrical contractor background strongly preferred