Electrical Design Manager – OFCI, Data Center Construction

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

📋 Description

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

• Enforce technical standards throughout the project.

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

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

• Provide guidance to design teams and review their submissions.

• Address interface risks effectively.

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

• Facilitate communication with the client and manage project management team services.

• Conduct research on construction market conditions and analyze officially published data.

• Generate thought leadership reports regarding the construction market.

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

• Establish team strategy consistent with the business plan.

• Foster personal development and promote a culture of learning, respect, and inclusivity.

• Maintain knowledge management and disseminate project insights.

• Enhance internal systems and processes for efficiency.

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

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

• Conduct internal BMS audits and coordinate external certification audits.

• Cultivate market knowledge, act as a brand ambassador, and create client opportunities.

• Identify opportunities for cross-selling.

• Participate in senior leadership meetings and deliver impactful presentations.

• Monitor revenue, margins, fees, and resource needs.

• Prepare proposals and responses to RFPs.

• Attend networking and promotional events.

• Provide training and mentorship to staff.

• Collaborate with talent acquisition to strategize staffing needs.

• Comply with applicable SOX control responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

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

• Proven success in delivering project management services to clients.

• Exceptional ambition and acumen in business development.

• Demonstrated ability to drive business growth effectively.

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

• Outstanding presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of data center power architectures.

• Several years of experience in mission-critical electrical design.

• Familiarity with electrical equipment such as switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and busway.

• Leadership experience in coordinating design and construction teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment.

• Support for work-life balance.

• An inclusive workplace culture.

• Equal opportunity employment practices.

• Opportunities to make a positive impact.

• Access to training and development programs.

• Support for mentorship and career advancement.