About this role
Electrical Project Manager
PROJECT MANAGER – MISSION CRITICAL / DATA CENTER
Electrical Construction | Richmond, VA
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client, a well-established electrical contractor with a national footprint, is seeking a Project Manager to manage electrical scopes on data center and critical facility projects. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager and operations leadership, this client-facing role is ideal for a proven project manager who is ready to take ownership of complex projects and continue growing toward senior-level leadership. The company offers a collaborative culture, a clear path for career advancement, ongoing training and mentorship, and an outstanding benefits package.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Project Management & Delivery
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Manage day-to-day project execution from kickoff through closeout on one or more data center or critical facility projects.
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Help build project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans with senior leadership.
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Support estimating and proposal reviews for new work.
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Track progress against design, budget, and schedule goals, and flag risks early.
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Visit jobsites regularly to monitor progress, solve problems, and support foremen and field leadership.
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Promote a strong safety culture and make sure company, client, and project requirements are followed.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Track project costs and prepare monthly forecasts, recommending corrective actions when needed.
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Prepare and submit timely billings and help keep cash flow strong.
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Manage RFIs, change orders, and submittals.
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Work with the Senior Project Manager to plan upcoming labor and material needs.
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CLIENT, TEAM & VENDOR COORDINATION
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Act as a day-to-day point of contact for customers and general contractors.
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Coordinate field crews, internal staff, and subcontractors.
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Work with vendors and suppliers to keep procurement and material deliveries on schedule.
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Provide regular project updates and reports to senior leadership.
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GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
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Guide and support Assistant Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
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Build strong relationships with clients, field teams, and coworkers.
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Take on increasing responsibility and project size as you grow toward a senior role.
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WHAT YOU BRING
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Required
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5+ years of construction project management experience, including time as an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager.
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2+ years managing electrical projects on IT, telecom, data center, or other critical infrastructure work.
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Working knowledge of data center electrical distribution, structured cabling, and white space build-outs.
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Experience working in active or operating facilities, or a strong interest in retrofit and critical systems work.
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Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management skills.
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Ability to stay calm and focused under deadlines and outside pressure.
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Clear communication and professional problem-solving skills.
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Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship (including H-1B) is not available.
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Preferred
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Mission critical project experience.
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Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of experience, certifications, and licensing (such as a journeyman electrician license).
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CAPM, PMP, or working toward PMP certification.
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Experience with construction accounting/ERP and electrical estimating software, plus Microsoft Office.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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Competitive salary, based on experience
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Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Life and disability insurance
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Flexible spending accounts
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
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JOB ID: 181721