Lead Electrical Project Manager

AECOM•Dallas, NV

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Lead Electrical Project Manager to be based in Texas for upcoming Data Center construction projects. This role is part of a growing talent network for future projects and will involve managing all electrical activities from pre-construction through warranty enforcement. The position serves as the primary electrical point of contact for clients, GCs, EPCs, AECOM staff, and stakeholders, ensuring electrical infrastructure aligns with project objectives. The role involves overseeing the installation of critical mechanical systems, monitoring contractor performance, conducting field inspections, and coordinating electrical milestones with other project teams. The Lead Electrical Project Manager will also provide technical direction, administer client and AECOM policies, and ensure projects are constructed according to design, budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Collaboration with commissioning agents, GCs, EPCs, and clients is essential for successful commissioning, energization, start-up, and turnover. The role includes monitoring construction progress, processing field documentation, providing engineering support, coordinating site activities, attending meetings, and coordinating project documentation with Project Controls. Reviewing pay applications and working with the client's OFCI firm for equipment review and documentation are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field.
15 years in Construction.
PMP , CCM , or equivalent certification.
5+ years’ experience managing large-scale industrial, mission-critical or data center projects.
Knowledge of electrical systems, electrical distribution, cooling infrastructure, and critical facility operations.
Understanding of construction means and methods, project delivery processes, and contract administration.
Familiarity with commissioning processes and operational readiness planning and execution.
Experience managing electrical scopes in excess of $100M in construction value.
Experience with cloud-based PMIS and project controls platforms.
Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manages all electrical activities associated with assigned project including but not limited to, pre-construction, design, phased construction, closeout coordination, commissioning, start-up and occupancy and warranty enforcement.
Serve as the primary electrical point of contract between the client, GC’s, EPC’s, AECOM staff and project stakeholders.
Ensure alignment between electrical infrastructure requirements and overall project objectives.
Oversee installation of mission-critical mechanical systems including, but not limited to: Electrical switchyards, switchgear and transformers, high and medium-voltage distribution systems, UPS, BESS, ATS and backup generator systems, busways, PDU’s, electrical raceways and cable infrastructure, lighting and emergency power systems.
Monitor contractor performance and conduct field inspections to verify installation quality, progress and conformance to contract specifications.
Coordinate electrical milestones with mechanical, civil, architectural, and commissioning teams.
Provide technical direction and guidance to others as needed as administers client and AECOM policies, maintains close interface with project team, and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule and quality requirements.
Work with commissioning agents, GC’s, EPC’s and client to ensure successful commissioning activities, energization of building systems and components, phased start-up and turnover of different portions of the buildings on-site.
Monitor construction work progress, process field construction documentation (RFI and submittal validation and logging), also provide engineering support and coordination of construction field activities with inspectors.
Coordinate with the general contractor on required meetings and attend all site-based meetings.
Coordinate project documentation with Project Controls (cost and schedule) reviewers.
Review and provide comments on submitted Pay Applications.
Work with client’s OFCI firm to review and document condition of any off-site stored electrical equipment including gathering all the necessary insurances and bill of sales for Client, supporting pay application review and approval on behalf of the Client.