Senior Electrical Project Manager — Data Center

southlandholdings; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Holdings | Electrical Contracting Division in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead the execution of hyperscale data center and industrial electrical projects. You will own the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams and clients to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in electrical construction, NEC knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in electrical construction (commercial/industrial/mission-critical)
• Knowledge of NEC and Texas licensing/permitting requirements
• Proven track record managing budgets, schedules and subcontractors on large-scale projects
• Experience with hyperscale, industrial, or large commercial ownership groups preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• Proficiency with project management/scheduling tools (Procore, MS Project)
• Strong communication and client-management skills in a fast-growing environment
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the DFW area and beyond

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management for electrical construction projects, from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing plans; track cost performance and forecast to completion
• Serve as primary client-facing point of contact, managing expectations and change orders
• Coordinate with the division's Qualifying Party/Master Electrician and field superintendents for code compliance and safety
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope negotiation and performance oversight
• Review electrical drawings, specs, and RFIs; resolve design and constructability issues
• Lead project meetings, produce owner/client reporting, and maintain project documentation
• Partner with estimating and business development on pursuits and scope development
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and local/state electrical codes and permitting requirements
• Mentor project engineers and support staff as the division grows

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client management

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

Southland Holdings | Electrical Contracting Division in the Dallas–Fort Worth area seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead the execution of hyperscale data center and industrial electrical projects. You will own the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with field teams and clients to ensure successful outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in electrical construction, NEC knowledge, and strong leadership.