Project Manager – Electrical Construction | Data Centers

Spencer Ogden; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major electrical builds in the Data Center / Mission Critical sector in Texas. The role covers preconstruction through completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality while leading cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience in electrical construction, data center exposure, and proficiency with industry software such as Procore, MS

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Experience managing electrical projects valued at $10M+.
• Mission Critical / Data Center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Ground-up data center construction experience highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical estimating, budgeting, scheduling and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of electrical construction projects from preconstruction to completion.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance standards.
• Oversee project execution to ensure work meets contract requirements, NEC/OSHA standards and safety procedures.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing and reporting.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors and stakeholders.
• Represent the company in project meetings and client discussions.
• Review and manage change orders, takeoffs and negotiations.
• Coordinate with field operations, estimating, procurement, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Monitor progress, identify issues and implement solutions.
• Travel to project sites and support business development with key clients.
• Ensure documentation and financial tracking are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Electrical construction

Project management

Communication skills

Budgeting & scheduling

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Electrical license (Journeyman/Master) preferred

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Accubid

BIM 360

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager – Electrical Construction | Data Centers

Location: Texas

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major electrical construction projects within the Data Center / Mission Critical sector.

This position will be responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical construction projects, working closely with senior project leadership and the field team.
• Establish project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance standards.
• Oversee project execution to ensure work is delivered in accordance with contract requirements, NEC standards, OSHA requirements and company safety procedures.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, billing and financial reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors and project stakeholders.
• Represent the company in project meetings and client discussions.
• Review and manage change orders, including takeoffs, pricing and negotiations.
• Coordinate closely with field operations, estimating, procurement, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions.
• Support business development and maintain strong relationships with key clients.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting and financial tracking remain accurate and up to date.
• Work primarily from the project site and travel as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical construction project management experience.
• Experience managing electrical projects valued at $10M+.
• Mission Critical / Data Center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ground-up data center construction highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, project delivery and field operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrical License strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical estimating, budgeting, scheduling and project controls.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Experience with industry software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid, BIM 360, MS Project, Primavera P6 or similar platforms.
• Ability to successfully complete required background and driving record checks.

Ideal Background

Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Construction Project Manager, Electrical PM, Mission Critical Project Manager, Data Center Project Manager or similar, with hands-on experience delivering large-scale electrical construction projects.