Traveling Electrical Senior Project Manager - DATA CENTER EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Excellent Pay & Benefits - Full-Time/Permanent PositionThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Dallas Gillespie
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Salary: $150,000 - $300,000 per year
A bit about us:We are a large, rapidly growing Electrical company known for being an employee-centric organization and years of future business ahead within the Data Center construction space
Why join us?Great Benefits and strong compensation with Permanent/Full-time employment.
Per Diem of $150-$200/day
Job DetailsTraveling Senior Project Manager – Electrical Construction
The Senior Project Manager is accountable for leading large-scale electrical construction projects from early planning through final delivery. This role is responsible for overseeing highly complex initiatives that require advanced coordination of engineering, construction, procurement, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. Projects may include commercial, industrial, healthcare, energy, or mission-critical facilities with significant technical and operational complexity.
The successful candidate will demonstrate proven expertise managing multimillion-dollar electrical construction projects, with a strong ability to balance scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety. This role requires effective communication with executive leadership, owners, design teams, and field personnel, as well as the ability to influence outcomes without direct authority over all contributors.
The Senior Project Manager will be expected to lead multiple project teams, manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, and ensure projects are executed in alignment with contractual requirements, financial targets, and organizational standards.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and accountability for large, complex electrical construction projects valued at $30MM and above
- Direct project planning efforts, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and risk assessment
- Oversee execution activities to ensure adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, and contractual obligations
- Manage project financial performance, including cost controls, forecasting, change management, and margin protection
- Lead cross-functional teams consisting of engineering, field operations, procurement, and external partners
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors
- Review and approve project documentation, including schedules, estimates, contracts, change orders, and progress reports
- Identify risks and issues early, implement mitigation strategies, and escalate when appropriate
- Ensure timely project closeout, including documentation, financial reconciliation, and lessons learned
- Provide mentorship and guidance to project managers, engineers, and support staff as needed
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Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Business, or a related field (Preferred)
- Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred
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Required Experience
- Minimum 5+ years of project management experience within electrical construction or related trades
- Demonstrated experience managing Data Center projects and electrical construction projects valued at $3MM or greater
- Proven success leading projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors across multiple project phases
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, construction means and methods, and industry standards
- Advanced understanding of project controls, including scheduling, cost management, and change order administration
- Experience presenting project status and financial performance to senior leadership or executive stakeholders
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Preferred Experience and Skills
- Experience with large-scale data center projects
- Familiarity with design-build and alternative delivery methods
- Contract negotiation and subcontractor management experience
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency with project management and construction software platforms
- Ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and clear communication
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Additional Qualifications
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage complex project budgets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel or work on-site as required by project assignments
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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