Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage)

Northstar Energy Solutions, LLC.•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

NorthStar Energy Solutions is Hiring for a Senior Project Manager - Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage). The Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage) is responsible for overall leadership, execution, and delivery of medium-voltage electrical infrastructure for mission-critical data center construction projects. This role provides strategic oversight of onsite operations, project teams, subcontractors, and client coordination to ensure successful installation and commissioning of MV systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, and utility interconnections. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in large-scale electrical construction, with a focus on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or utility infrastructure. This individual will drive safety, schedule performance, quality, and financial success while serving as the primary operational leader for medium voltage project execution.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, with significant experience in medium voltage systems and mission-critical/data center environments
Previous experience managing large-scale electrical infrastructure or data center projects preferred
Strong understanding of medium voltage electrical systems, utility coordination, substations, switchgear, and commissioning processes
Proven leadership experience managing project teams, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Experience with project controls, forecasting, cost management, and scheduling platforms
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale data center construction projects
Background in utility-scale electrical infrastructure or renewable energy projects
OSHA 30 certification preferred
PMP certification or equivalent project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide overall project leadership for medium voltage electrical scopes associated with data center construction projects
Oversee onsite project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of work
Direct installation and coordination of MV systems ranging from 5kV–35kV, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, grounding systems, and distribution infrastructure
Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, procurement tracking, and project forecasting
Coordinate closely with utility providers regarding service integration, outages, testing, and energization activities
Monitor project budgets, cost reports, productivity metrics, and change management processes to maintain financial performance
Review electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and construction documents for constructability and compliance
Lead project meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and operational goals
Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, local jurisdictions, OSHA regulations, and client-specific data center standards
Oversee QA/QC processes, field inspections, turnover documentation, and commissioning support activities
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement coordination, and project reporting requirements
Support commissioning teams during pre-functional testing, functional testing, startup, and energization activities
Drive a strong safety culture, including enforcement of lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work procedures, and site-specific safety protocols
Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and field leadership personnel