Project Talent Partners · 22 hours ago
Senior Electrical Project Manager
Project Talent Partners is looking for a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex electrical scopes on large-scale data center and mission-critical construction projects. The role involves overseeing project performance, managing client and trade partner coordination, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
Manage electrical scopes for ground-up and retrofit data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and cost controls
Oversee procurement of major electrical equipment including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, bus duct, and distribution gear
Lead project teams including project engineers, assistant PMs, superintendents, and foremen
Serve as the primary point of contact for general contractors, owners, and design teams on electrical scope
Coordinate closely with mechanical, controls, and commissioning teams to support integrated delivery
Manage subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with project milestones and quality standards
Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and executive updates
Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, and margin protection
Review and negotiate change orders, subcontract agreements, and purchase orders
Identify and mitigate project risks related to schedule acceleration, long-lead equipment, and system complexity
Enforce strict adherence to safety policies, QA/QC standards, and project specifications
Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and data center-specific standards
Support commissioning activities including testing, energization, and turnover documentation
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in electrical project management within commercial or industrial construction
Proven experience delivering data center or mission-critical electrical projects
Strong understanding of power distribution systems, critical infrastructure, and electrical commissioning
Experience working for an electrical contractor (not solely GC or owner-side)
Proficiency with project management software and scheduling tools
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Large-scale data center, hyperscale, or colocation projects
Experience managing fast-track or phased construction schedules
Background working in the Southeast market, particularly Atlanta
Benefits
Strong compensation package with bonus potential and benefits
Long-term growth opportunities within a specialized electrical contractor
Company
Project Talent Partners
We partner with M&E Subcontractors, General Contractors and Operators to source niche, hard-to-find talent that keeps their complex projects moving.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase