Senior Data Center Electrical Project Manager

JE Richards Electric; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

JE Richards Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead premier electrical construction projects, mainly data centers and mission-critical facilities, from concept to completion. You will manage schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction while mentoring upcoming leaders and driving QSP excellence.

This hands-on leadership role requires steering multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring profitability through rigorous project controls.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction project management, including large commercial or data center projects.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-million-dollar electrical projects from start to finish.
• Advanced understanding of electrical systems, drawings, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of large-scale commercial and data center electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring consistent communication, strong relationships, and customer satisfaction.
• Review plans, specifications, and contracts to define project scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and direct project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet milestones and uphold QSP standards.
• Oversee procurement, material logistics, and field coordination to ensure timely, cost-effective performance.
• Track budgets, forecasts, and cost controls to maintain profitability and prevent overruns.
• Manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, change directives, and change orders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining a proactive approach to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Lead project meetings with clients and internal teams, ensuring accountability and alignment.
• Mentor project engineers, assistant project managers, and field leadership to promote professional growth and team success.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and leveraging technology to improve performance.
• Ensure full project closeout, documentation, and turnover to the client.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cost forecasting

Scheduling

MS Project

Primavera

Data centers

Client management

Communication

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

JE Richards Electric is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead premier electrical construction projects, mainly data centers and mission-critical facilities, from concept to completion. You will manage schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction while mentoring upcoming leaders and driving QSP excellence.

This hands-on leadership role requires steering multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating with clients, and ensuring profitability through rigorous project controls.