Senior Electrical Project Manager - Data Center

Electrical Project Manager

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to support high-profile, complex projects across the U.S. This role provides technical leadership and oversight of electrical systems from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring best value and performance for clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years of experience with a mechanical/electrical contractor or general contractor
• 2+ years of experience in MEP estimating
• Proficiency in interpreting electrical design drawings and specifications for code compliance and constructability
• Ability to develop scope of work documents for electrical and low-voltage subcontractor pricing
• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical systems and associated construction costs
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management
• Familiarity with REVIT and AutoCAD
• Experience with estimating software
• Proficiency in construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, AutoDesk)
• Skilled in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office Suite
• Current OSHA 30 certification and CPR/First Aid training

Location & Travel

This is a travel-based position supporting national operations. The current assignment is with per diem provided at the max GSA rates. Travel home every three weeks (long weekend) is included. Project duration may extend beyond two years. All personnel in this unit are considered traveling staff.

Responsibilities

Design Review & Preconstruction:

• Analyze electrical and CSA design drawings and specifications
• Identify code compliance issues and constructability challenges
• Evaluate system options to align with project goals

MEP Contractor Selection:

• Assist in identifying qualified MEP subcontractors
• Develop and issue RFPs and scopes of work
• Review proposals and scope cards for completeness
• Lead pre-bid meetings and interviews
• Assess voluntary alternates and provide selection recommendations
• Draft and manage MEP subcontract agreements

Construction Phase Support:

• Participate in project team meetings to review MEP pricing and scope coordination
• Oversee submittals, procurement, manpower planning, and compliance
• Support the development of CPM schedules for electrical work, including commissioning
• Plan and coordinate critical system shutdowns
• Conduct site inspections to identify deficiencies
• Perform quantity takeoffs and estimate analysis
• Propose value engineering opportunities

Commissioning & Closeout:

• Collaborate with third-party commissioning agents
• Support documentation and log completion
• Coordinate owner training and transitional services

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

Eligible for:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• FSA
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability and Maternity Benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Bonuses

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ellendale, ND.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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