Senior Electrical Construction Lead | Data Centers

Essenti Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Essenti Talent seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to lead large-scale industrial and hyperscale data center electrical projects. You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement, and commissioning, acting as the bridge between executives, engineering teams, field superintendents, and clients to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex power systems.

You will coordinate with design engineers and BIM teams, manage procurement strategies for heavy electrical infrastructure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 7–10 years in heavy industrial/mission-critical construction.
• Deep knowledge of industrial electrical systems, MV distribution, control schematics, and building automation interfaces.
• Familiarity with NEC, local codes, QA testing methods and standard field safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete electrical scope of industrial facilities and data center builds, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with design engineers and BIM coordinators to review 3D models and finalize layouts before installation.
• Manage project costs, track labor productivity, and negotiate change orders with subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract negotiation

Coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

BIM coordination

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Revizto

Job description

Essenti Talent seeks an Electrical Construction Manager to lead large-scale industrial and hyperscale data center electrical projects. You will oversee planning, budgeting, procurement, and commissioning, acting as the bridge between executives, engineering teams, field superintendents, and clients to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex power systems.

You will coordinate with design engineers and BIM teams, manage procurement strategies for heavy electrical infrastructure,