Insight Global · 10 hours ago
Data Center Site Power Project Manager
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55/hr - $73/hrInsight Global is seeking a Data Center Site Power Project Manager to serve as the central coordinator bridging data center construction activities with power-generation operations. The role involves ensuring alignment between construction teams, energy providers, and plant operations while managing risks and overseeing schedules in complex environments.
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Hiring Manager
Chris Payne
Responsibilities
Act as the Owner’s representative, coordinating between general contractors, commissioning teams, microgrid providers, and plant operations
Manage and align outage impacts with data center construction and commissioning schedules
Oversee schedule management using Primavera P6 or equivalent tools
Support change order management, ensuring documentation aligns with scope, budget, and schedule
Proactively identify risks related to outages, switching, startup sequencing, delays, or safety concerns
Track and support activities tied to outages, maintenance events, and equipment shutdown/startup sequences
Deliver daily field reports, delay notifications, and power-related status updates to leadership
Develop working knowledge of how power generation integrates with data center UPS, switchgear, cooling loads, and commissioning phases
Qualification
Required
Experience in thermal power plant operations, maintenance, or outage support
Direct involvement with plant outages, turnarounds, or shutdowns
Strong communication skills with confidence addressing trades, superintendents, and engineering teams
Ability to work proactively and independently in complex construction environments
Familiarity with generators, turbines, switchgear, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and industrial electrical systems
Strong organizational and reporting capabilities
Knowledge of safety practices including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and energized work zones
Experience with schedule management tools (Primavera P6 preferred)
Familiarity with change order management processes
Preferred
Background in data center construction (direct or adjacent experience)
Understanding of critical data center systems: UPS, switchgear, transformers, generators, cooling loads
Experience supporting commissioning teams or startup/energization sequences
OSHA 30 certification
Familiarity with NERC standards and compliance requirements
Project management credentials such as CAPM or PE license
Experience coordinating between general contractors and energy providers
Exposure to hybrid energy systems (e.g., solar or wind integrated with BESS)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA
FSA
DCFSA account options
401k retirement account access with employer matching
Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law
Company
Insight Global
Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Jared Streppa
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