Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

IES Electrical•Richmond, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager for data center projects in Chester, Virginia. The position provides overall management across all phases of one or more electrical construction projects and develops new business opportunities for a particular client, group of clients, or geographic area. Work is required to be performed at the project site. The manager is responsible for delivering projects in a way that exceeds customer expectations and complies with NEC, company safety policies, and OSHA requirements. The role establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy; represents the company in project meetings; assists with labor negotiations and strategy meetings; and manages contract financial matters while maintaining strong client relationships. The manager leads the project team to meet client and company expectations, performs takeoffs and prices change orders and project-related quotes, and works with the Project Executive on accurate tracking and financial reporting. Candidates must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The role requires travel as needed and successful completion of post-offer background and motor vehicle record checks.

Requirements

At least 8 years of electrical construction project management experience across all phases of electrical projects valued at $20–$100 million, including mission-critical work, ground-up construction, and remodeling.
Data center experience.
Proficient computer, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Detailed understanding of electrical estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and project tracking.
Detailed understanding of billing and financial reporting.
Business knowledge of vendors in the electrical construction industry.
Proficiency with Accubid, Bluebeam, Procore, CX Alloy, BIM 360, MS Project, P6, and other industry-standard software.
Ability to travel as required.
Must successfully pass post-offer background and motor vehicle record checks.
Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
Hyperscale data center experience.
Valid journeyman- or master-level electrical license.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of one or more data center electrical construction projects.
Develop new business opportunities for a particular client, group of clients, or geographic area.
Ensure project work exceeds customer expectations and complies with NEC, company safety policies, and OSHA requirements.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
Represent the company in project meetings and assist with labor negotiations and strategy meetings.
Manage contract financial matters to protect the company's interests while maintaining good client relationships.
Manage the project team to meet client and company expectations for project delivery.
Perform takeoffs and price change orders and project-related quotes.
Work with the Project Executive to ensure accurate project tracking and financial reporting.