Electrical Design Manager – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct the design management and coordination of owner-supplied, contractor-installed electrical equipment for a hyperscale data center campus.

• Uphold technical standards.

• Supervise long-lead procurement specifications for switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and busway.

• Ensure seamless integration between owner-supplied equipment and contractor scopes.

• Provide guidance to design teams and evaluate submittals.

• Address interface risks.

• Align deliverables with schedule, budget, and commissioning requirements.

• Lead client communications and oversee project management team services.

• Conduct research on construction market conditions and generate thought leadership reports.

• Manage project management services, including resource planning, financial management, business development, and training and development.

• Establish team strategy and objectives in accordance with the Business Plan.

• Foster talent development and encourage learning, respect, and inclusivity.

• Oversee knowledge sharing and enhance internal systems and processes.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and participate in ISO audits.

• Create priority plans, risk mitigation strategies, KPIs, appraisal documents, management controls, and critical success factors.

• Conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate external audits.

• Cultivate market understanding, act as a brand ambassador, and build client opportunity pipelines.

• Identify cross-selling opportunities.

• Engage in senior leadership meetings and deliver presentations.

• Monitor revenue, margin levels, monthly fees, and resource needs.

• Prepare proposals and responses to RFPs.

• Attend networking and promotional events.

• Mentor staff and assist in career development.

• Collaborate with talent acquisition to attract talent and plan staffing requirements.

• Comply with SOX controls where applicable.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.

• 12+ years of relevant experience in construction project management.

• 2+ years of experience managing large, high-performing multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.

• Demonstrated success in managing project management service delivery for clients.

• Strong business development ambition and acumen, with proven experience in driving business growth.

• Significant experience in the construction sector with high-caliber clients in commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, natural resources, or similar sectors.

• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication abilities.

• In-depth knowledge of data center power architectures.

• Experience with mission-critical electrical design.

• Leadership experience in driving multi-phase delivery.

• A graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supportive, healthy, and flexible working environment.

• Assistance with work-life balance.

• An inclusive atmosphere.

• Opportunity to drive change.

• Access to training and mentorship opportunities.