Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Fit Out

Align; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Texas is seeking an Electrical Project Manager specializing in data center fit-outs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing electrical construction projects and strong knowledge of data center systems. Responsibilities include overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring compliance with design standards. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and benefits along with required travel for local projects. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering or related field and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing mission-critical electrical construction projects, preferably data centers.
• Strong knowledge of data center electrical topology and redundancy strategies.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery.
• Serve as primary on-site representative coordinating trades.
• Lead and enforce quality control and client standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Subcontractor management

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Construction management software

Job description

Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Fit Out

Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Field Project Manager with deep expertise in the design, build‑out and commissioning of hyperscale data center white space electrical systems. This role is responsible for translating design intent and client requirements into safe, reliable, and high‑quality field execution. You will be onsite daily, leading subcontractors, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, and owning the successful delivery of electrical power distribution systems from upstream critical equipment to IT loads.

• This is a full‑time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance‑based bonuses.
• This position is based in the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metroplex area and will work onsite for local data center projects. Approximately 50% overnight travel outside of the Texas area should be expected at times.

Responsibilities:

Project & Construction Management

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery for data center white space electrical projects
• Serve as the primary on‑site representative coordinating electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades
• Manage subcontractors through bidding, execution, punch‑list, and close‑out
• Track schedules, risks, changes, and client expectations
• Lead quality control and enforce Align and client standards
• Identify issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive resolution

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead design and installation of white space electrical power distribution systems
• Translate client requirements into design criteria, estimates, and BOMs
• Develop and review conceptual designs, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and as‑built
• Design systems including: busway, RPPs, PDUs, STS, catcher systems, whips, redundancy strategies
• Ensure installations match approved designs and meet code and client standards

Field Execution & Commissioning

• Oversee electrical subcontractors and manage trade sequencing
• Perform field inspections and verify installation readiness
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities
• Resolve construction and commissioning issues

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain project documentation, budgets, schedules, reports, and design markups
• Support procurement, bid reviews, and vendor coordination
• Contribute to internal design standards and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or 5+ years equivalent experience
• 5+ years managing mission‑critical electrical construction projects, preferably data centers (10+ MW)
• Strong knowledge of data center electrical topology and redundancy strategies
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Breaker and feeder sizing, ampacity, wire sizing
  • Commissioning (Level 4 & 5), load bank plans, failure scenarios, fail‑over matrices
• Experience developing BOMs and estimates for white space electrical systems
• Strong subcontractor and vendor management skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings across disciplines
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, life safety, and related codes
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• General MEP knowledge of white space fit‑outs (telecom/LVC, containment, conveyance, liquid cooling)
• Licensed electrician experience
• Procore or similar construction management software experience
• Professional certifications (PE, LEED, CCM)