Senior Electrical PM – Data Center Construction Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Continental Electrical Construction Company seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to drive success across data center construction projects—from bidding to completion. You will lead schedules, budgets, purchasing, and risk management, while nurturing client relationships and coordinating with multiple departments and field teams.

This role offers opportunities based in Oak Brook, IL, with potential on-site work at remote Midwest data center sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5-7+ years' experience in project management, preferably in electrical construction.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in project management of large electrical construction jobs exceeding $5m (data center).
• PMP certification a plus.
• Demonstrated experience estimating construction jobs and forecasting materials and labor throughout the projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall schedule and milestones; financial, labor and change order tracking; materials purchasing and deliveries; forecast jobs' materials and labor; billing.
• Maintain customer relationships; manage large accounts; propagate $1-2m new business annually.
• Determine materials take-off; review project scope and final bid; finalize summary sheet.
• Visit job sites; conduct job meetings; build trust with field staff and collaborate with site superintendents; coordinate subcontractors.
• Provide mentorship to less senior PMs; manage expectations of contributing office personnel; assume responsibility for project financials and outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Estimating

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Mgmt or Electrical Eng

Job description

Continental Electrical Construction Company seeks a Senior Electrical Project Manager to drive success across data center construction projects—from bidding to completion. You will lead schedules, budgets, purchasing, and risk management, while nurturing client relationships and coordinating with multiple departments and field teams.

This role offers opportunities based in Oak Brook, IL, with potential on-site work at remote Midwest data center sites.