Travelling Senior Electrical Project Manager

Project Talent Partners; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Talent Partners is seeking a Senior Project Manager or Project Manager with a strong electrical background to lead data center construction initiatives. This role directs field teams, manages critical MEP integration, and drives full project lifecycles from pre-construction to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in data center infrastructure, deep electrical knowledge, and proven leadership in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of construction project management experience in data center infrastructure or large-scale facilities.
• Deep knowledge of electrical principles, heavy power systems, estimating, purchasing, and scheduling.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Strong client-facing communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site operations, field engineering processes, and master schedules for mission-critical construction.
• Manage technical execution with a heavy focus on electrical infrastructure, equipment procurement, and systems integration.
• Oversee project budgets, cost control tracking, financial reporting, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Act as trusted advisor to clients, design partners, subcontractors, and equipment vendors.
• Enforce zero-harm safety protocols and QA/QC programs on site.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach engineering and field staff to build a high-performance team.

Skills

Construction PM

Electrical background

Team leadership

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Position: Senior Project Manager OR Project Manager – Data Center Construction (Electrical Focus)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale data center construction projects. This role requires a professional with a strong electrical background to direct high-performance field teams, oversee critical MEP systems integration, and manage complete project lifecycles from pre-construction to final commissioning.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Coordinate day-to-day site operations, field engineering processes, and master schedules for mission-critical construction.
• Electrical & MEP Oversight: Manage technical execution with a heavy focus on complex electrical infrastructure, equipment procurement, and specialized systems integration.
• Financial Management: Oversee project budgets, cost control tracking, financial reporting, and the subcontractor payment application process.
• Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, design partners, sub-contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Safety & Quality: Enforce zero-harm safety protocols and champion stringent Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs on site.
• Team Development: Supervise, mentor, and coach assigned engineering and field staff to build a high-performance, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of construction project management experience, with a proven track record specifically in data center infrastructure or large-scale industrial/mission-critical facilities.
• Technical Depth: Deep knowledge of electrical principles, heavy power systems, estimating, purchasing, and construction scheduling.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of trade training and experience).
• Capabilities: Advanced ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
• Soft Skills: Superior client-facing communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.