Project Manager-Mission Critical

J.F. Electric, Incorporated.; Warrenton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)

Paid holiday & vacation time

Educational assistance

Discount programs

Job summary

J.F. Electric, Incorporated. is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead electrical construction on mission-critical data center projects in Missouri.

You will oversee pre-construction through completion, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and field teams to deliver on time and within budget. The role requires 5–10+ years in electrical construction for data centers, strong leadership, client relations, and proficiency with PM software.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of electrical construction experience in mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Proven experience managing large-scale data center projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, design, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated leadership overseeing project teams and execution.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical construction of mission-critical and data center projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Manage day-to-day operations of current data center project and assign tasks to team members.
• Develop and implement project schedules; ensure timely completion within budget.
• Monitor and control project costs, change orders, and potential overruns.
• Establish and maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to meet quality and safety standards.
• Review and approve project plans, budgets, and schedules; adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to optimize resources.
• Conduct regular project meetings; report status, risks, and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Identify risks early and mitigate proactively.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.

Skills

Electrical construction

Data centers

Project leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About Our Company

J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that's in the business of creating connections - providing engineering expertise, backed up by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings - from utilities and commercial projects to renewables and industrial customers. Our smart solutions deliver value from pre-planning to long after the project is complete.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the electrical construction of mission-critical and data center projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Oversee the day to day operations of the current data center project and designate tasks to direct reports.
• Develop and implement project schedules, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Monitor and control project costs, including managing change orders and addressing cost overruns.
• Establish and maintain client relationships, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure quality standards and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Review and approve project plans, budgets, and schedules, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to optimize resource utilization.
• Conduct regular project meetings, providing updates on project status, risks, and key milestones.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant industry standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Identify potential risks or issues early on and work to proactively mitigate them.
• Ensure documentation and reporting are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years or more of experience in electrical construction, specifically in mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale data center electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, design, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing project teams and overseeing project execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• In-depth understanding of project management software and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, specifications, and drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Familiarity with the latest industry trends, codes, and regulations related to electrical construction in data centers.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred, but not required.)
  • Willing to except experience in lieu of degree.

Company Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holiday & vacation time
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

At J.F. Electric, Inc. we are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. We believe that having a diverse workforce exposes us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, address challenges, and to deliver exceptional service.

J.F. Electric IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of J.F. Electric and all affiliate entities that all applicants for employment shall be given fair and equal consideration, regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or national origin, except that minimum age limits imposed by law are observed. If selected for employment, a prospective employee must provide satisfactory references and successfully complete all contingent requirements of any offer letter and meet applicable pre-employment requirements.