Electrical Construction Manager

Walbridge

66d

About The Position

We are seeking a Field Leader for the role of Electrical Construction Manager. This position is for the construction professional who is ready to run our largest, most complex, and highest-value mega data center projects with a focus on electrical installation and commissioning. You will own the entire physical execution process, directing all field activities, managing multi-disciplinary trade superintendents, and ensuring zero-incident safety and world-class quality from ground-breaking through mechanical completion. This is a role for a proven expert who thrives in a dynamic, high-stakes on-site environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 20 years of experience working for electrical contractors and/or general construction management companies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supervising and leading teams.
• Proven experience leading and successfully completing data center construction projects valued at $100 million or more.
• Possesses expert-level knowledge in electrical system design, electrical engineering or electrical work, construction methods and sequencing.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications from all relevant disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced understanding of union labor agreements and jurisdictional boundaries in construction.
• Proven success in supervising, motivating, and mentoring a large, diverse workforce.
• Professional safety certification (e.g., OSHA 30, OSHA 500/510).
• Demonstrated ability to drive a fast-paced, high-quality, result-oriented field environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the ultimate authority on-site, directly responsible for the safe, timely, and quality execution of all construction activities across vast, complex projects.
• Directly manage, mentor, and lead the team of Senior Superintendents, Superintendents, and General Forepersons.
• Enforce aggressive, zero-incident safety program that exceeds company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct detailed safety audits and lead all corrective action documentation.
• Plan, schedule, and orchestrate the complex interfaces and workflow sequencing among all trade groups.
• Maintain effective communication with local unions and resolve high-level labor and jurisdictional construction problems on-site.
• Own the on-site Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) program, ensuring all work is executed precisely to specifications, drawings, and regulatory codes before sign-off.
• Oversee the procurement, delivery, and staging of all major materials and equipment.
• Maximize the efficiency of all physical resources, including heavy equipment, specialized tooling, and bulk materials.
• Act as the final on-site decision-maker for resolving all immediate field issues, technical roadblocks, coordination conflicts, and material sequencing challenges.
• Take the lead in identifying, assessing, and mitigating on-site project risks related to scheduling, resources, safety, and trade coordination.
• Ensure the field team provides timely and accurate input for daily reports, progress photos, time tracking, and short-term look-ahead schedules.
• Continuously seek ways to optimize field processes and improve project outcomes through innovative construction technologies or methodologies.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees