Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction (National Travel Required)
Byers Industrial Services
Location: Vineland, NJ (Project-Based)
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 60 Hours Per Week (Monday–Saturday)
Compensation: $115,000 – $150,000 Annually (DOE) + Bonus Potential
About Byers Industrial Services
Byers Industrial Services is a leading electrical and mechanical contractor supporting large-scale industrial, commercial, and mission-critical construction projects throughout the United States. Our team specializes in complex electrical installations, power distribution systems, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, and data center construction projects.
As our national project portfolio continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to support large-scale data center construction projects and provide leadership throughout all phases of project execution.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager with a strong background in industrial electrical construction and mission-critical infrastructure. This role is ideal for a professional who can effectively lead projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover while managing schedules, budgets, manpower, procurement, client relationships, and project documentation.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate field operations, and drive projects to successful completion while maintaining strict safety, quality, and financial standards.
This is a National Traveling Project Manager position supporting data center and industrial construction projects throughout the United States. Candidates must be willing to travel extensively based on project requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Manage electrical construction projects from preconstruction through final turnover and closeout
- Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved
- Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost controls, labor planning, and resource allocation
- Monitor project profitability and implement corrective actions when necessary
- Coordinate project execution with clients, general contractors, field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
- Lead project meetings and provide consistent progress updates to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions to maintain schedule and budget performance
- Manage project procurement activities, material tracking, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration
- Support project commissioning, turnover, and final documentation requirements
Field Operations & Technical Oversight
Provide leadership and oversight for electrical installations involving:
- EMT, IMC, Rigid, and PVC conduit systems
- Cable tray and basket tray systems
- Bus duct installations
- Large feeder and branch circuit installations
- Power distribution systems
- Switchgear and switchboards
- Transformers
- Motor control systems
- Equipment terminations
- Low-voltage systems
- Controls systems
- Data center electrical infrastructure
- Mission-critical electrical systems
Documentation & Project Controls
- Review and interpret blueprints, specifications, electrical drawings, schematics, and construction documents
- Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and project documentation
- Maintain accurate project records, progress reports, safety documentation, cost reports, and closeout packages
- Utilize project management and construction software to track project performance and documentation
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with owners, clients, general contractors, and project stakeholders
- Participate in preconstruction planning and project strategy discussions
- Support business development efforts through successful project delivery and customer satisfaction
- Represent Byers Industrial Services professionally in all project and client interactions
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of Electrical Project Management experience
- Strong background in industrial, commercial, mission-critical, or data center electrical construction
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar electrical construction projects
- Thorough understanding of electrical construction means and methods
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical equipment installations
- Conduit systems
- Cable tray systems
- Construction sequencing and scheduling
- NEC requirements and electrical codes
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, blueprints, and schematics
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, estimating, and cost control
- Strong understanding of contract administration and subcontractor management
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability and willingness to travel nationwide
Preferred Qualifications
- Data Center construction experience strongly preferred
- Previous experience as an Electrician, Foreman, Superintendent, General Foreman, or Assistant Project Manager
- Experience with:
- Procore
- Bluebeam
- Primavera P6
- HeavyBid
- Other project management and scheduling platforms
- Experience managing commissioning and turnover activities
- Familiarity with mission-critical electrical infrastructure and commissioning processes
Travel Requirements
Travel is a mandatory requirement for this position.
This is a National Project Manager role supporting projects throughout the United States. Candidates must be willing and able to travel extensively based on project demands and project durations.
Byers Industrial Services provides a company credit card for approved project-related expenses, including:
- Hotel accommodations
- Airfare
- Rental vehicles
- Fuel
- Meals
- Other approved business-related travel expenses
All approved project-related travel expenses are company paid.
Compensation & BenefitsCompensation
- $115,000 – $150,000 Annual Salary (Based on Experience)
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
- Significant Career Advancement Potential
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Parental Leave
- Company-Paid Travel Expenses
- Company Credit Card for Approved Business Expenses
Work Schedule
- Consistent 60-Hour Workweek
- Monday through Saturday
- Long-Term Project Assignments
- National Travel Required
- Flexibility to support critical project milestones and schedule demands
Why Join Byers Industrial Services?
This is not a replacement position—it is a strategic growth hire supporting the continued expansion of Byers Industrial Services' industrial and mission-critical construction operations.
This position offers the opportunity to manage large-scale data center projects, work directly with executive leadership, and play a key role in the growth of a nationally recognized contractor. The successful candidate will have a clear path toward Senior Project Management and Operations Leadership opportunities as our national footprint continues to expand.
If you are an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager with a strong electrical construction background, a commitment to excellence, and the desire to lead high-profile data center projects across the country, we encourage you to apply.
Byers Industrial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Data center: 3 years (Required)
- Project management: 3 years (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
