Electrical Project Manager- Data Center Construction

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical project management is seeking a Project Manager to oversee client projects, ensuring adherence to policies and timelines. The role involves building relationships with clients and managing project teams effectively. Candidates should have a strong background in mission-critical environments and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Mission Critical & Data Center experience.
• 30 Hour OSHA Certification required within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Generate estimates and prepare project proposals.
• Oversee project execution to ensure compliance with design and budget.
• Build long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Computer-based estimating

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in electrical project management?

This is a client-facing role that requires the ability to build relationships both in and out of the office. The core responsibility of a Project Manager is to work closely with our clients to understand their challenges as well as build and manage a team whose foundation is on-the-job experience, peer-to-peer engagement, and technical training.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure all company, client, and project policies/procedures are followed as specified.
2. Generate estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plans to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
3. Prepare and facilitate kickoff meetings & execution plans for the team.
4. Oversee the project through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure the project is built following design, budget, and schedule.
5. Actively interface with the customer to validate expectations are understood and met before, during, and after project completion.
6. Plan, coordinate, and/or manage activities of all company personnel and subcontractors on assigned projects.
7. Generate billings and lead the collections process for healthy project cash flow.
8. Visit projects frequently with field supervision and personnel to understand progress, needs, or issues. Assist in planning future labor/material needs.
9. Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials by working directly with vendors.
10. Build long-term relationships with clients and employees by consistently exceeding expectations.
11. Offer innovative solutions and develop methods of procedures in sequence of operations.
12. Locate end users' driver solutions.
13. Provide feedback and reports to the business unit Vice President or Director.
14. Manage project review processes with emphasis on financial forecasting.
15. Provide guidance, mentoring, and direction to team and junior personnel for personal development.
16. Continuously expand professional knowledge and skills to enhance team productivity and innovation.
17. Lead on-site safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety standards.
18. Participate in industry events and community engagement activities.
19. Prepare Change Management Forms and Methods of Procedure (MOPs).

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of Mission Critical & Data Center experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical contracting project management.
• Understanding of Electrical & Low Voltage Systems within data centers and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Proficient in reading & interpreting project specifications & drawings.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Familiar with computer-based estimating for itemized estimates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of billing and collections processes.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Perform site surveys to develop design-build estimates.
• Able to establish scope of work for proposals or RFPs.
• 30 Hour OSHA Certification required within the first year.