Hyperscale Data Center Electrical Project Lead

Align; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA & FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Job summary

Align seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center electrical spaces from design through commissioning. You will manage schedules, budgets, QA/QC, and coordinate on-site with subcontractors across Dallas–Fort Worth projects.

Based in the Plano area with travel to surrounding sites, you will ensure code compliance, reliability, and safe field execution while delivering high-quality power distribution systems from upstream equipment to IT loads.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing mission-critical electrical construction projects (data centers preferred).
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and redundancy strategies.
• Experience with commissioning, load testing, and power systems (PDUs, RPPs, STS, etc.).
• Ability to read construction drawings and manage subcontractors.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, and related codes.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of data center white space electrical projects (scope, schedule, budget, quality).
• Act as the on-site lead coordinating subcontractors and trades.
• Manage subcontractors from kickoff through closeout.
• Track risks, changes, and ensure alignment with client expectations.
• Lead QA/QC and resolve field issues.
• Oversee design and installation of electrical distribution systems (busway, PDUs, RPPs, STS).
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Support development of estimates, BOMs, and design criteria.
• Ensure systems meet code, redundancy, and client standards.
• Oversee field execution, inspections, and trade sequencing.
• Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

PDUs

RPPs

STS

Job description

Align seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center electrical spaces from design through commissioning. You will manage schedules, budgets, QA/QC, and coordinate on-site with subcontractors across Dallas–Fort Worth projects.

Based in the Plano area with travel to surrounding sites, you will ensure code compliance, reliability, and safe field execution while delivering high-quality power distribution systems from upstream equipment to IT loads.