Senior Project Manager – Electrical Infrastructure
Our client is a leading consulting firm for the utilities and renewable energy sector, delivering complex electrical infrastructure programs that support power generation, transmission, data centers, and large-scale cabling deployments. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager – Electrical Infrastructure to lead end-to-end delivery of mission-critical electrical and cabling projects.
This role is ideal for a hands‑on project leader who understands the technical realities of electrical systems, cabling/wiring programs, and the logistics and supply chain challenges unique to this space.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent electrical infrastructure projects from concept through close‑out, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.
- Manage large‑scale cabling and wiring programs supporting utilities, renewable energy facilities, and data center environments.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, cost forecasts, and procurement strategies.
- Partner with engineering, construction, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability, vendor performance, and on‑time execution.
- Own logistics planning for cabling projects, including supplier coordination, warehousing, delivery sequencing, and inventory controls.
- Identify project risks related to supply chain disruptions, labor constraints, or permitting delays and implement mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and utility partners.
- Lead change management, scope control, and executive‑level communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and quality standards applicable to utilities and renewable energy environments.
- Produce regular executive‑level status reports highlighting progress, financial performance, risks, and remediation plans.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive project management experience in electrical infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, or data center environments.
- Strong technical background in:
- Electrical systems
- Cabling and wiring installations
- Field construction and commissioning processes
- Proven experience managing logistics and supply chain activities related to cabling or electrical materials.
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams in highly regulated or safety‑critical environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership, engineering teams, and external partners.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and vendor management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with:
- Utility providers
- Renewable energy developers (solar, wind, battery storage, grid modernization)
- PMP or similar project management certification.
- Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.).
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management
Location & Salary
United States | $73,700.00 - $105,391.00