Construction Manager - Electrical

IREN•Sweetwater, TX

4h•$156,000•Onsite

About The Position

IREN is hiring a Construction Manager – Electrical to lead electrical construction delivery for advanced data center projects in Sweetwater, Texas. The role oversees sophisticated systems, including redundant power infrastructure, UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and liquid-to-chip cooling integration. The manager works closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, mechanical, civil, and IT/Network teams to deliver systems safely, efficiently, and in accordance with reliability standards. The position manages electrical construction from planning and design review through installation, testing, inspection, and commissioning. It includes coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers; managing schedules, budgets, risks, and project milestones; and keeping leadership, clients, and stakeholders informed. The role requires a Journeyman Electrician License, a relevant bachelor's degree, and at least seven years of electrical construction management experience, preferably in mission-critical facilities. This is an onsite, full-time position with a rotational schedule that may include day and night shifts and weekend work according to project needs. Night-shift hours receive a 15% premium. Candidates must reliably commute to the work site daily or plan to relocate before starting, and must provide their own steel-toed work boots; other PPE is supplied. Pre-employment background checks and substance testing may be required. The expected base salary starts at $156,000 USD, with potential annual incentives, equity, project allowances, and relocation or living-out allowance/per diem depending on circumstances.

Requirements

Journeyman Electrician License.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical construction management, preferably in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or similar facilities.
Proven track record managing large-scale electrical construction projects from design through commissioning.
Strong understanding of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, PDUs, redundant A/B power distribution, and liquid cooling technologies.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, and IEEE.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple contractors and ensure alignment with project goals.
Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
Must be comfortable working a rotational schedule that can include day and night shifts and weekend work, based on project needs.
Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
Pre-employment screening, including a background check and substance testing, may be required according to company policies.

Nice To Haves

Master Electrician License.
Prior experience in data center construction or commissioning.
Familiarity with liquid-to-chip cooling integration and its electrical infrastructure requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of electrical construction activities for data center projects, including power distribution, UPS systems, liquid cooling integration, and redundant electrical infrastructure.
Review and interpret electrical design documents, single-line diagrams, specifications, and submittals for compliance with project requirements and industry best practices.
Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and IT/Network teams to integrate electrical systems with liquid-to-chip cooling and data center operations.
Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality installation of electrical equipment.
Oversee testing, inspection, and commissioning of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and redundant power paths to meet reliability and uptime targets.
Ensure electrical work complies with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, local codes, and internal safety and quality standards.
Track progress, manage schedules, and control costs to achieve project milestones within budget and timeline.
Identify and mitigate risks related to electrical infrastructure, redundancy, and system reliability.
Provide project leadership, clients, and stakeholders with updates on progress, challenges, and solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, 100% company-paid for employees and 75% company-paid for dependents.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Financial wellness tools and resources.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Training and personal development opportunities.
Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility.
Company events and team-building activities.
Annual performance incentives and equity programs.
Project allowances.
Relocation or living-out allowance/per diem, as applicable and based on candidate circumstances.
15% premium added to the hourly rate for hours worked during night shifts.