Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Gilder Search Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Electrical Construction Project Manager to lead data center projects in the Richmond, VA area. The role involves cradle-to-grave management, from estimates and procurement to execution, with oversight of on-site supervision and coordination with contractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in data center construction, strong budgeting and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring design standards and

Qualifications

• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as a General Contractor
• Experience managing project budgets and schedules
• Licensed journeyman electrician and supervisory experience a plus
• Knowledge of electrical trade practices, blueprints, and specs
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with vendors and contractors
• Travel to project sites as needed (regional scope)

Responsibilities

• Lead data center construction projects from cradle to grave including estimates and procurement
• Manage budgets, change orders, and scheduling to meet design standards
• Oversee on-site supervision and coordination with contractors and vendors
• Prepare project plans, timelines, and resource allocations
• Maintain logs and documentation for project progress
• Interface with clients and internal stakeholders at project meetings
• Ensure safety standards and OSHA compliance on job sites

Skills

Experience in data center construction

Project management

Client facing / communication

Budgeting and cost control

Leadership / team coordination

Education

BA / BS / Associates in a related field

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Teams

Oracle Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction - Richmond, VA

Our client is an established Electrical Contracting Firm that is a leader in the Data Center / Mission Critical Facilities Market. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. They provide electrical project management expertise for their clients' critical power needs. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

This position along with Sr Electrical PMs, Electrical Supers and Electrical Estimators are also available in: Allentown PA,Charlotte NC, Ashburn VA, Chesterton IN, Augusta GA, Austin TX, and in Dallas TX

We are looking for Electrical Construction Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. This PM will run this office, manage projects from cradle to grave: estimates, run project to completion, handle procurement, and provide support post implementation. They will handle all aspects of managing a data center construction project and this will include providing leadership to contractors and vendors associated with the delivery of company's electrical projects. The candidate will have overall responsibility for the delivery of assigned projects on budget on time and assurance that the project scope and quality meet Company Design Standards and the objectives set for the project. The successful candidate will have to be exceptionally organized and be great with back-office work (change orders, budgets, process driven, etc.). Ideal candidate has come up the ranks in Electrical trades on the commercial side of business.

Responsibilities:

• Project focus will be 200mm - 500mm+ range
• Focus will either be on ground up data center projects or will be on upgrades, retrofits, and swap out of electrical equipment in a live / production setting
• Respond to RFPs, RFIs to generate regional work in the area
• Generate estimates, prepare and review project proposals or plan to determine and establish a time frame, work plan, funding limitations
• Procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various project phases
• Maintain all logs required to track the progress of the project
• Oversee the project through administrative direction of on-site supervision to ensure the project is built following design, budget, and schedule
• Put together Project plans – size up, costs, budget, scheduling, timeline, forecasting, track expenses, manage change orders, etc.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Assist the Senior Project Manager in negotiating contracts with vendors as necessary. Responsible for creating and managing project schedules
• Maintain liaison with various contractors and vendors in order to manage the day-to-day activities that impact the delivery of company's critical facilities construction projects
• Be the point of contact with the clients onsite at the project location, represent the company in project meetings and any other contractors, GCs involved with the project, act as key Liaison with managers of all company departments
• Change Management Forms and Create Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Ensure that all day-to-day project responsibilities are met by the contractors and vendors on the project
• Manage a regional team of suppliers and coordinate all deliveries of equipment with the Customers Construction Contractor.
• Lead the planning efforts in implementing manpower and managing the Integration of projects and timeline for Internal projects on Customer Site
• Drive Company Standards uniformly as it regards to Project Delivery by all project participants on all projects
• Deliver Built to Suit projects with a heavy emphasis on value-engineering
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income / expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client
• Ensure planning, laying out installing and wiring electrical components are completed per drawings, specs and in accordance with electrical code
• Oversee electrical installation of equipment and job performance on sites and ensure ongoing attention to work-site safety and standards
• Follow OSHA standards with a huge emphasis of job site safety and adherence to company policies and national safety standards

Qualifications:

• Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects as a General Contractor
• Experience managing a budget
• 5+ years' experience as a licensed journeyman electrician a plus
• 5+ years of supervisory experience / People and Resource Management
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools of the electrical trade
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
• Ability to supervise the work of skilled workers and provide guidance and leadership
• Experience interpreting blueprints and specifications - both electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with Electrical Conduits / Power Systems such as UPS, Switchgear, Generators, PDUs
• Should have a background or know what this means when conducting electrical installations to include things like: crown box, offset and slice junction
• Minimum of 5-10 years relevant experience in the Data Center Construction Industry
• BA / BS / Associates Degree a plus but not required
• Client Facing / Client relationship / Client Management skills
• Solid Construction Project Management experience
• Effective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face
• Ability to successfully work independently; Self Starter, self motivated, and attention to detail
• Travel as needed to project sites
• Solid Admin skills
• OSHA Certification (or ability to get one within first 12 months of employment
• Finance Experience - forecasting, budgets, etc.
• Computer savvy: MS Project, Excel, Teams, MS Project, Oracle Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD a plus
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

• Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V