What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Project Manager position at Project Talent Partners?
Overview
The Senior Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical scopes on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. This role oversees all aspects of project performance including schedule, budget, quality, safety, subcontractor coordination, and client satisfaction.
Working closely with field leadership, general contractors, owners, and internal estimating teams, the Senior Electrical PM ensures electrical systems are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with the demanding requirements of data center environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
- Manage electrical scopes for ground-up and retrofit data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost controls
- Oversee procurement of major electrical equipment including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, bus duct, and distribution gear
- Lead project teams including project engineers, assistant PMs, superintendents, and foremen
Client & Trade Partner Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, and design teams on electrical scope
- Coordinate closely with mechanical, controls, and commissioning teams to support integrated delivery
- Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project milestones and quality standards
- Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and executive updates
Financial & Risk Management
- Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, and margin protection
- Review and negotiate change orders, subcontract agreements, and purchase orders
- Identify and mitigate project risks related to schedule acceleration, long-lead equipment, and system complexity
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Enforce strict adherence to safety policies, QA/QC standards, and project specifications
- Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and data center-specific standards
- Support commissioning activities including testing, energization, and turnover documentation
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in electrical project management within commercial or industrial construction
- Proven experience delivering data center or mission-critical electrical projects
- Strong understanding of power distribution systems, critical infrastructure, and electrical commissioning
- Experience working for an electrical contractor (not solely GC or owner-side)
- Proficiency with project management software and scheduling tools
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Experience
- Large-scale data center, hyperscale, or colocation projects
- Experience managing fast-track or phased construction schedules
- Background working in the Southeast market, particularly Atlanta
Why Join
- Consistent pipeline of data center projects in a high-growth market
- Opportunity to lead technically complex, high-profile electrical scopes
- Strong compensation package with bonus potential and benefits
- Long-term growth opportunities within a specialized electrical contractor