Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Projects
Location: Iowa (Traveling / Project-Based Role)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
A national electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale data center and mission-critical projects in Iowa. This role is responsible for managing complex electrical scopes from preconstruction through commissioning, ensuring financial success, schedule performance, and technical excellence.
This position is part of a traveling project team, operating on a rotation schedule with travel support provided.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership & Execution
- Manage electrical scopes on hyperscale and enterprise data center builds
- Oversee all phases: preconstruction, procurement, installation, commissioning, and turnover
- Lead coordination with field superintendents and large onsite crews
- Ensure strict adherence to safety and quality standards in high-security environments
Technical Oversight
- Manage complex systems including:
- Medium voltage distribution
- Switchgear and generators
- UPS systems and backup power
- Bus duct and critical power pathways
- Grounding and bonding systems
- Coordinate closely with commissioning teams and engineers
- Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection processes
Financial & Contract Management
- Manage multimillion-dollar electrical budgets
- Track job cost, productivity, and forecast projections
- Lead change order pricing and negotiations
- Procure long-lead equipment and manage vendor relationships
Client & GC Interface
- Serve as primary point of contact for general contractor and owner representatives
- Participate in OAC meetings and high-level coordination sessions
- Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience with a commercial or industrial electrical contractor
- Proven experience managing data center or mission-critical projects
- Experience handling large electrical contract values ($20M+ preferred)
- Strong knowledge of critical power systems and fast-track scheduling
- Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, and Excel
- Willingness to travel and work on a rotation schedule
Pay: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
