Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Verrus; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Market-adjusted compensation

Strong emphasis on employee development

Job summary

A leading electrical contractor is seeking a Project Manager for Data Center Construction. This role requires overseeing complex projects, ensuring all requirements are met safely and on time. Applicants should have over five years of experience managing substantial electrical projects and a strong understanding of estimating and cost management. This position offers an annual performance bonus along with competitive market-adjusted compensation and emphasizes employee development and advancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction or related fields.
• Experience managing people and projects in various markets.
• Strong financial management skills including invoice approval and cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical data center construction projects from start to finish.
• Ensure project and contractual requirements fulfillment.
• Develop project execution plans and manage schedules.
• Negotiate change orders to maintain scope and profitability.

Skills

Leadership of multi-million-dollar projects

Estimating and cost accounting

Risk management

Influencing stakeholders

Building and mentoring teams

Working with union labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Multiple U.S. Locations:

Data Center Construction

For decades, our client has delivered some of the most complex, high‑profile electrical projects in the United States. Their Data Center Division builds mission‑critical facilities nationwide -installing and commissioning electrical systems that power millions of users every day. Their culture is defined by integrity, safety, innovation, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Salary Range:

$120,000–$160,000 base

Bonus:

Eligible for annual performance bonus

(Compensation varies by market and experience, supported by a robust benefits program.)

The Position: Project Manager - Data Center

The successful applicant will assume responsibility for:

• Leading electrical data center construction projects from qualification through estimating, pre‑con, mobilization, execution, and closeout.
• Ensuring all project and contractual requirements are fulfilled safely, professionally, and within budget and schedule.
• Developing the project execution plan, and managing scheduling and coordination with the Superintendent and field teams.
• Identifying risks, analyzing issues, and implementing recovery action plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Managing full project financials: invoice approval, job cost tracking, productivity monitoring, variance reporting, and financial performance reviews.
• Negotiating change orders effectively to maintain scope clarity and profitability.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for customers, end‑user owners, and subcontractors; developing and maintaining strong external relationships.
• Sourcing and qualifying new project opportunities.
• Building and mentoring a high‑performance project team, ensuring employee development and long‑term growth.
• Exercising sound judgment within established policies; decisions directly influence schedules, outcomes, and project success.

The Candidate

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction or related fields, including leadership of multi‑million‑dollar projects.
• 5+ years managing people and electrical construction projects across commercial, utility, alternative energy, or data center markets.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, cost accounting, scheduling, procurement, productivity tracking, and reporting.
• Experience working with union labor, labor rate structures, and collective bargaining agreements.
• A proven ability to lead teams, manage risk, influence stakeholders, and drive projects to successful completion.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or similar preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).

The Company

Our client is a top‑ranked ENR electrical contractor known for:

• Delivering complex data center builds with excellence, safety, and integrity.
• Building millions of sq. ft. of mission‑critical data center space valued at over $2 Billion in electrical systems.
• A culture rooted in people-focused leadership, innovation, and long‑term career development.

This is a place where employees have real impact, contribute to meaningful work, and grow their careers on challenging, high‑visibility projects.

• Annual performance bonus eligible
• Market‑adjusted compensation aligned with experience and credentials
• Strong emphasis on employee development and advancement

Submit your resume along with a detailed project list showcasing your experience in Data Center Construction.

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