Electrical Construction Manager

PCL Construction•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager with an electrical execution focus to lead field operations on large, complex industrial projects across our active portfolio. These projects span various sectors including mission critical/data center facilities, power generation and energy transition projects, mining and mineral processing, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, utility infrastructure, and water/wastewater treatment. The role involves accountability for the safe, on-schedule, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of electrical scopes, integrating seamlessly with other project teams. This is an opportunity to provide executive leadership on significant projects and contribute to the growth of PCL. PCL offers a career with rewards that matter, including employee ownership, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and extensive development opportunities.

Requirements

Post-secondary education or training in electrical and/or industrial engineering, construction management, engineering technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
15+ years of progressive industrial construction experience, with a demonstrated track record leading electrical scopes on large, complex projects.
Multiple contract delivery types (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-Plus, EPC, EPCM, IPD, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR) preferred.
Strong working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NETA acceptance testing standards, IEEE and ANSI standards, and applicable substation, switchgear, and protective-relaying practices; familiarity with electrical completion systems and turnover to commissioning.
Direct experience on one or more of the following: mission critical / hyperscale data centers, gas- or renewable-fired power generation, mining and mineral processing, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing, utility infrastructure, water/wastewater, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
12–24 months of estimating, preconstruction, or work-package planning experience preferred.
Expert knowledge and application of safety and environmental principles, procedures, and legislation on industrial and operating-plant sites (including OSHA 1910/1926, arc-flash and lockout/tagout programs, and owner-controlled insurance programs).
In-depth knowledge of industrial electrical construction methods including substation and gear installation, high-voltage terminations and testing, cable pulling and management, grounding, prefabrication/modularization, energization sequencing, and pre-commissioning activities.
Experience with diverse project types, delivery methods, and sequencing/timelines, including greenfield, brownfield tie-ins, phased energizations, and staged handovers.
Expert knowledge of applicable construction laws, building and electrical codes, and jurisdictional trade agreements; understanding of union and open-shop labor environments across the western U.S.
Willingness to travel to and/or relocate near active project sites across PCL Industrial's geographic footprint.
Thorough understanding of insurance, bonding, surety, and legal requirements typical to industrial delivery.
Ability to generate, review, and administer complex subcontracts and purchase orders — particularly for electrical equipment supply, testing and commissioning, instrumentation, and specialty services — ensuring risks are mitigated and opportunities captured.
Demonstrated experience leading effective project meetings with owners, EPCs, utilities, consultants, and internal teams; strong presentation skills for client meetings and project pursuits.

Responsibilities

Champion and role-model PCL's HSE culture on industrial sites with elevated hazard profiles.
Participate in the district safety committee and influence corporate safety policy.
Provide field leadership for one very large or several concurrent industrial projects.
Accountable for safety, budget, quality, schedule, productivity, and profitability performance across all self-perform and subcontracted electrical scopes.
Direct execution of high- and medium-voltage substations, distribution systems, switchgear, UPS and emergency power, generators, protective relaying, grounding, motor control centers, instrumentation and controls, PLC/SCADA systems, variable frequency drives, cable and raceway, terminations and testing, and electrical completion / walk-down / punch-list / turnover to commissioning.
Attend design management meetings led by the prime consultant/EPC.
Drive constructability reviews for equipment layout, one-line and load coordination, cable routing and pathways, gear access, tie-in windows, and outage / energization planning.
Escalate design issues that impact cost, schedule, or safety.
Monitor and manage design deliverable schedule to facilitate permits, procurement, shop drawings, off-site production, construction and commissioning.
Provide leadership to PCL's self-perform electrical workforce and oversee project quality programs and standards.
Contribute to core pursuit and preconstruction teams — supporting estimates, execution plans, logistics plans, manpower curves, and client presentations.
Monitor design deliverables, long-lead procurement, shop drawings, off-site prefabrication and modular assemblies, and field installation to protect critical path.
Understand, communicate, and proactively administer prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Oversee and negotiate change orders, claims, and disputes with owners and trade contractors.
Supervise, direct, train, and mentor superintendents, general foremen, electrical field engineers, and QA/QC personnel.
Manage project org structures including joint ventures, integrated project delivery, and EPC/EPCM partnerships.
Serve as a senior field-facing representative to industrial owners, EPC firms, utilities, municipalities, and prime consultants.
Communicate PCL's needs, requirements, and risk positions clearly and professionally.
Help secure repeat business across North America's largest clients.

Benefits

Employee ownership opportunities
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
401(k) with company match
Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions