Senior Project Manager - Utility Electrical

Cumming Management Group•Vernon, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

World Wide Professional Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Utilities Electrical to lead the utility electrical infrastructure and high-voltage substation scope for a large-scale data center project in Vernon, TX. This is a full-time, onsite role responsible for managing all phases of project delivery, from design and procurement through construction, commissioning, energization, and closeout. The focus is on utility and substation construction rather than building-level electrical systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
12+ years of project management experience with electrical infrastructure or power delivery projects.
Experience delivering utility substations, high-voltage infrastructure, utility interconnections, transmission/distribution systems, or mission-critical power projects.
Proven experience managing projects exceeding $50M.
Strong knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, breakers, protection and controls, grounding systems, cable systems, and energization.
Ability to interpret single-line diagrams, electrical drawings, specifications, and commissioning procedures.
Experience with electrical QA/QC, testing, commissioning, turnover, and energization planning.
Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hyperscale data centers, utility, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects.
PMP and/or PE certification.
Previous experience serving as an Owner's Representative on large-scale electrical utility or substation projects.
Experience leading utility interconnections, switching coordination, and substation energization activities.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of utility electrical and high-voltage substation projects from planning through turnover.
Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, contracts, procurement, and risk mitigation.
Act as the primary liaison between utility providers, contractors, engineers, vendors, and site leadership.
Oversee construction, QA/QC, testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and project requirements.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals related to safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
Serve as the Owner's Representative for the utility electrical and substation package.
Lead coordination between utility providers, contractors, engineers, vendors, commissioning teams, and data center stakeholders.
Oversee utility interconnections, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, SCADA, grounding, and power distribution systems.
Manage energization planning, testing, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical power infrastructure.