Senior Project Manager - Data Center Electrical Construction JN -102026-182001

Goodwin Recruiting; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical and dental

401(k) with company match

Vision, life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Data Center Electrical Construction in Charlotte, NC. This onsite, full-time role leads complex electrical projects from proposal through closeout, building strong relationships with customers and project teams.

You will own budgets, schedules and resource plans, coordinate staff and vendors, manage RFPs and change orders, and drive project cash flow while mentoring staff and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years of electrical project management on large IT/telecom infrastructure projects, including data centers.
• Hands-on experience with data center electrical distribution, cabling and white space fit-outs.
• Experience with retrofits in live facilities and coordinating across critical facility systems.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center and critical facility electrical projects from proposal through completion, meeting design, budget and schedule requirements.
• Prepare estimates, review proposals, and set project scopes, budgets, timelines and resource plans.
• Coordinate project staff, field teams and subcontractors.
• Work with vendors so materials and equipment are bought and delivered on time.
• Manage RFPs, change orders and the change management process.
• Drive billing and collections to keep project cash flow healthy.
• Forecast project finances and adjust course to protect margins.
• Visit job sites regularly to track progress and solve problems.
• Mentor and develop project team members.
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow policies.

Skills

Construction project management

Electrical project management

Data center experience

Budgeting and forecasting

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/business

Journeyman or master electrician license

Tools

Electrical estimating software

CRM platforms

Cloud-based collaboration tools

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical Construction

Location: Charlotte, NC | Onsite | Full-Time

About The Opportunity

Reputable and well-established electrical contractor is seeking Senior Project Manager for large, complex data center and mission‑critical projects. This is a client‑facing leadership role reporting to senior operations leadership. You'll own projects from estimating through closeout, build strong relationships with customers and your team, and grow through hands‑on project work, peer collaboration and ongoing technical training. The company is known for quality work, a collaborative culture and strong support for its employees.

What You’ll Do

• Lead data center and critical facility electrical projects from proposal through completion, meeting design, budget and schedule requirements
• Prepare estimates, review proposals, and set project scopes, budgets, timelines and resource plans
• Coordinate project staff, field teams and subcontractors
• Work with vendors so materials and equipment are bought and delivered on time
• Manage RFPs, change orders and the change management process
• Drive billing and collections to keep project cash flow healthy
• Forecast project finances and adjust course as needed to protect margins
• Visit job sites regularly to track progress and solve problems
• Help leadership plan future labor and material needs
• Give senior management regular project reports and updates
• Work with customers before, during and after construction to set expectations and meet them
• Mentor and develop project team members
• Promote a strong safety culture and follow company, client and project policies

What You Bring

• 10+ years of construction project management experience
• 5+ years of electrical project management on large, complex IT/telecom infrastructure projects, including data centers
• Hands‑on experience with data center electrical distribution, cabling and white space fit‑outs
• Experience with retrofits in live, operating facilities and coordinating across critical facility systems
• Strong computer skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Calm, organized and decisive under tight deadlines and outside pressure
• Strong scheduling, delegation, conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to keep improving your communication, organization and leadership
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full‑time without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship, including H-1B, is not available for this role.

Preferred

• Mission‑critical project experience
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, project management, engineering, business or a related field. A combination of experience, education and certifications, such as a journeyman or master electrician license, will also be considered.
• PMP or PMI‑SP certification
• Experience with electrical estimating software, CRM platforms and cloud‑based collaboration tools

Benefits

• Employer‑paid medical and dental coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Vision, life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

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$185,000 - $225,000