Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Zohorecruit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager for a major data center construction project in Mobile, Alabama. This full-time, on-site role requires taking ownership of the electrical scope and coordinating closely with superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure safety and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include managing electrical packages from preconstruction to commissioning, overseeing medium- and low-voltage systems, handling RFIs and submittals, and

Qualifications

• Recent data center construction experience is essential.
• Strong GC or Construction Manager background.
• Experience managing electrical packages on large-scale ground-up projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical scope across the project and ensure safety, coordination and on-schedule delivery.
• Manage electrical construction packages from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.
• Oversee medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems and coordinate with subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Review drawings, RFIs and submittals; manage change orders and procurement; maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate electrical works with mechanical, structural, controls and commissioning teams; track schedules and budgets.

Skills

Electrical project management

MEP coordination

Budget & scheduling

Job description

Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Mobile, United States |

We are working confidentially with a General Contractor delivering a major data center project in the Mobile, Alabama area and are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the project team.

This is a full‑time, site‑based position.

Recent data center construction experience is essential.

The Role

The Electrical Project Manager will take ownership of the electrical scope across the project, working closely with Superintendents, electrical subcontractors, engineers and project leadership to ensure delivery is safe, coordinated and on schedule.

Responsibilities will include:

Managing electrical construction packages from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout

Overseeing medium‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical systems

Managing electrical subcontractors and trade partners

Reviewing drawings, specifications, RFIs and submittals

Managing change orders, procurement and project documentation

Coordinating electrical works with mechanical, structural, controls and commissioning teams

Tracking schedules, budgets and package‑level progress

Identifying sequencing, constructability and coordination issues

Supporting procurement and long‑lead equipment planning

Managing installation of switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems and electrical distribution equipment

Coordinating energization, startup, testing and commissioning activities

Ensuring work meets quality, safety and project requirements

Supporting punch list, closeout and final turnover documentation

Working closely with Project Executives, Superintendents, engineers and subcontractors

What We’re Looking For

Recent data center or mission critical construction experience is essential

Strong General Contractor or Construction Manager background

Experience managing electrical packages on large‑scale ground‑up projects

Strong knowledge of medium‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical systems

Experience with switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems and power distribution

Experience managing subcontractors, RFIs, submittals and change orders

Strong understanding of construction sequencing and MEP coordination

Experience with budgets, schedules, procurement and project controls

Experience supporting energization, commissioning and turnover

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work full‑time on site in the Mobile, Alabama area

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a major electrical package on a large‑scale ground‑up data center development.

Candidates must have recent data center construction experience and a strong electrical project management background.