Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support its Data Center Construction team. The role involves overseeing electrical work across large-scale construction projects, coordinating stakeholders and internal teams, and supporting delivery to client requirements. The position provides technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders, while helping maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or another applicable bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5–7 years of relevant project management experience, specifically working with electrical systems in the built environment.
Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
Proficiency managing construction documents, including BODs, specifications, contract drawings, C/D/E’s, equipment submittals, and RFIs.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, Project, Smartsheets, and other construction project management tools.

Nice To Haves

Background working in design or construction with mechanical or BMS controls experience.
Background working in a vendor equipment factory supporting quality-control processes for mechanical equipment.
Background commissioning electrical systems and equipment in mission-critical data centers.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and collaborate with project stakeholders.
Communicate effectively across the internal team to support efficiency and consistent client delivery.
Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities, including switchgear delivery, factory testing, and system energization, to avoid schedule slippage.
Verify effective project governance, rigorous QA/QC processes, pre-commissioning checklists, and specialized systems.
Ensure industry best practices, testing standards such as NETA or IEEE, and safety protocols are applied on electrical projects.
Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
Monitor multiple construction projects to ensure approved electrical design standards, single-line diagrams, and local and national electrical codes are applied correctly.
Manage interfaces and delivery timelines among equipment suppliers, including transformers, UPS systems, and switchgear, using monthly trackers and weekly technical reviews.
Manage the flow of project information through regular meetings and written communications.
Forecast, track, and update project milestones, critical-path items, and testing phases.
Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
Review submittals and RFIs.
Assist with client management and develop strong client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
Advise project teams on approaches that support client and business objectives.
Capture key information and learnings generated from each project.
Identify improvements to internal systems, pre-functional checklists, and QA/QC procedures.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.