Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Location: Richmond, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead large-scale, complex electrical construction projects within the data center and mission-critical infrastructure industry. This position offers the opportunity to manage high-profile projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure solutions.

The Senior Project Manager will report directly to senior leadership and serve as a primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal project teams. The ideal candidate brings extensive electrical construction experience, strong financial and operational management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects safely, on time, and within budget.

This opportunity offers professional growth, ongoing technical training, and a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid medical and dental coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of electrical construction projects, from initial planning and estimating through execution and completion.

• Manage large-scale data center electrical installations, including power distribution systems, cabling infrastructure, and white space fit-outs.

• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, estimates, and resource allocation plans.

• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with client and industry standards.

• Coordinate and supervise project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Manage procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality standards.

• Oversee project financials, including cost forecasting, billing, collections, and budget adjustments.

• Manage requests for proposals (RFPs), change orders, and project documentation.

• Collaborate with leadership to forecast labor, equipment, and material requirements.

• Provide regular project updates, financial reports, and progress assessments to senior management.

• Identify potential project risks and implement solutions to minimize delays and cost overruns.

• Mentor and develop junior project managers and team members.

• Promote continuous improvement in project execution, safety, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.

• 5+ years of electrical project management experience overseeing large-scale, complex IT, telecommunications, or data center infrastructure construction projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing electrical construction scopes for data centers, including power distribution systems, electrical cabling, and white space installations.

• Experience with electrical retrofits in operational facilities and an understanding of critical facility systems.

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction processes, project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and subcontractor management.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.

• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with project management software and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

• Experience managing project teams and coordinating with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing mission-critical or large-scale data center construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline.

• Equivalent combinations of education, relevant certifications, and industry experience will be considered.

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.

• Experience with Google Workspace, Salesforce, or ConEst estimating software.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• Ongoing technical training and mentorship.

• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.

• Opportunity to lead significant projects within the growing data center and mission-critical construction industry.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a strong background in data center construction and a track record of successfully delivering complex electrical projects, we encourage you to apply.

All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Amy Smith