Senior Data Center E&I Program Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 195,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an E&I Program Manager for major data center projects in the Houston or Odessa, Texas area. You will lead mission-critical electrical and instrumentation work from preconstruction through energization, commissioning, and turnover, owning safety, schedule, cost, and quality across a fast-track portfolio.

You will direct teams, manage long-lead procurement, and coordinate with clients on expectations and milestones, while traveling to project

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of direct data center construction experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Working knowledge of mission-critical electrical infrastructure and commissioning processes.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, one-lines, and test scripts.
• Strong communication, client management, and negotiation skills.
• Based in Houston or Odessa, TX, with regular travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Own safety, schedule, cost, margin, and client satisfaction across your project portfolio.
• Lead teams through installation, energization, testing, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical systems.
• Oversee medium/low-voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and related critical infrastructure.
• Manage long-lead procurement and schedule-critical equipment strategy.
• Drive weekly project health reviews and lead recovery planning when milestones are at risk.
• Coach and develop project managers, superintendents, and project controls staff.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical infrastructure

Contract interpretation

Client management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Kodiak Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an E&I Program Manager for major data center projects in the Houston or Odessa, Texas area. You will lead mission-critical electrical and instrumentation work from preconstruction through energization, commissioning, and turnover, owning safety, schedule, cost, and quality across a fast-track portfolio.

You will direct teams, manage long-lead procurement, and coordinate with clients on expectations and milestones, while traveling to project