Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Metric DCX; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance with 100%

401(k) retirement plan with company 2%

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Metric DCX is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join its Data Center and Mission Critical team in St Louis, MO. This is a client-facing role focused on electrical infrastructure, distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out for large-scale projects valued at $100M+.

The Project Manager reports to senior leadership and collaborates with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Electrical Construction Project Management experience.
• 2+ years delivering large-scale Infrastructure projects including Data Centers.
• Experience with Data Center electrical distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out.
• Experience on retrofits within operational facilities and cross-discipline critical facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong jobsite safety and regulatory adherence.
• Generate estimates and review proposals.
• Set timelines, budgets, and resource allocations for $100M+ projects.

Skills

Electrical Project Management

Data Center experience

Client-facing communication

Scheduling and planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Construction

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Tools

Google Suite

Salesforce

ConEst

Job description

Data Center Construction | Project Manager | Electrical

Location: St Louis, MO | Full Time Travel

Partnered with an ENR electrical contractor that is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join its growing Data Center and Mission Critical team. This is a client-facing opportunity for an experienced electrical construction professional who has delivered large-scale, complex projects and understands the unique requirements of Data Center electrical infrastructure, distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out.

The Project Manager will report directly to senior leadership and will have responsibility for the successful delivery of projects valued at $100M+, working closely with clients, field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and internal leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company, client, and project policies and procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus on jobsite safety and adherence to national safety standards.
• Generate estimates and review project proposals.
• Establish project timelines, budgets, manpower requirements, and resource allocation for projects valued at $100M+.
• Oversee project execution to ensure design, budget, schedule, quality, and client requirements are achieved.
• Work directly with customers to understand and deliver against expectations before, during, and after project completion.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment.
• Drive project billing and collections throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, employees, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Assist senior leadership with forecasting future labor and material requirements.
• Provide regular project reporting, updates, and financial information to senior management.
• Forecast project financial performance and implement corrective action where required.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and execution plans.
• Manage RFPs, change management processes, and change documentation.
• Mentor and develop project team members and junior staff.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery, communication, organization, and leadership.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of Electrical Construction Project Management experience.
• 2+ years of experience delivering large-scale, Infrastructure projects, including Data Centers.
• Demonstrated experience with Data Center electrical distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out.
• Experience working on retrofits within operational facilities and projects involving cross-discipline critical facility systems.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly learn and adopt new systems.
• Ability to remain organized and composed while working under tight deadlines and external pressure.
• Strong scheduling, delegation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems tactfully.
• Commitment to continued development of communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
• Must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Mission Critical / Data Center construction experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, combined with relevant industry experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and industry experience will also be considered, including a Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• PMP or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
• Experience using Google Suite, Salesforce, and ConEst.

Benefits include:

• Medical and dental insurance with 100% of the employee premium covered
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• College Coach Service
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates

This is an opportunity to join an established contractor with a significant presence across electrical construction, mechanical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering complex Data Center projects while working directly with senior leadership and major clients. The position offers exposure to large-scale projects, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a clear platform for continued career progression within the Data Center construction sector.

Candidates with a strong background in electrical construction and Data Center / Mission Critical project delivery are encouraged to apply.