Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Fit Out

Align Communications

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<p><span data-contrast="auto">Align is a leading white space fit-out general contractor specializing in hyperscale and enterprise data centers nationwide. Our services span the full lifecycle of white space delivery, including space planning, overhead support systems, electrical power distribution, redundancy and power striping strategies, conduit and cable pathway infrastructure, and low-voltage structured cabling.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Field Project Manager with deep&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in the design, build-out and commissioning&nbsp;of hyperscale data center white space electrical systems. This role&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;translating design intent and client requirements into safe, reliable, and high-quality field execution. You will be onsite daily, leading subcontractors, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, and owning the successful delivery of electrical power distribution systems from upstream critical equipment to IT loads.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a hands-on&nbsp;project manager&nbsp;role for a technically strong professional who can both design electrical distribution solutions and manage their construction in the field.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Position Type:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;Full-time, salaried</span></span> </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Location:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">This&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">home base for this&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">position&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">should be&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">near</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">one of our offices</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;including</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;any of the following areas:&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Dallas Fort</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;Worth, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Northern Virgin</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">ia, Chicago&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Metro</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">,&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">or&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Atlanta</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Metro</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">. Travel will be&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;as&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW110108637 BCX0">needed,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;approximately 50% travel&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">should be expected</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">.</span></span> </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">Compensation:</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW110108637 BCX0">&nbsp;Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW110108637 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Project &amp; Construction Management</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Own project scope, quality, schedule, and budget for data center white space electrical construction projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the primary on-site representative, coordinating daily activities with electrical, mechanical, and specialty subcontractors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Interface directly with general contractors and subcontractors during bidding, award, execution, close-out, and punch-list phases.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor and update construction schedules, communicate progress and risks, and manage client expectations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Identify, negotiate, and document&nbsp;scope&nbsp;changes, change orders, and&nbsp;justified&nbsp;schedule extensions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead overall construction quality control and enforce Align and client standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Track, record, and report key construction metrics to internal stakeholders and management.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Drive troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for construction and equipment-related issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Electrical Design &amp; Engineering Leadership</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design and installation of electrical power distribution systems for hyperscale data center white space projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Gather and translate client electrical requirements into design criteria and technical solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop conceptual designs, requirements, specifications, estimates, and bills of materials (BOMs) for white space power distribution systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Design and plan systems including (but not limited to):</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Whip,&nbsp;RPP, busway systems, PDU’s, STS, Catcher Systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Power redundancy and distribution strategies from PDUs to cabinet receptacles</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Overhead and underfloor electrical pathways</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with electrical engineering firms and electrical contractors to&nbsp;finalize&nbsp;designs and ensure alignment with client requirements, codes, and standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Review and manage electrical submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure installed systems match approved designs and that final “as-built” conditions meet Align, client, and engineering standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Field Execution &amp; Trade Coordination</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee electrical subcontractors and ensure proper sequencing&nbsp;and trade stacking across all disciplines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform field quality inspections and enforce workmanship standards.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Verify installation accuracy and readiness for testing, commissioning, and turnover.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support commissioning activities and resolve construction-related issues&nbsp;identified&nbsp;during testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Documentation &amp; Standards</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;project documentation including statements of work, budgets, schedules, status reports, design documents, drawing markups, and commissioning deliverables.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Update and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;internal design specifications, drawings, and standards based on lessons learned and evolving best practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support procurement activities including scope definition, bid clarification, and vendor coordination.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline OR 5+ years of equivalent construction management experience in lieu of a degree.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum 5 years of experience managing large, complex, mission-critical electrical construction projects,&nbsp;with a strong focus on data centers&nbsp;(ideally working&nbsp;with&nbsp;10+ Megawatt sized projects).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Must have&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in data center electrical topology and a strong understanding of electrical principles related to data centers,&nbsp;with proven experience&nbsp;designing&nbsp;and overseeing&nbsp;installation of&nbsp;hyperscale data center white space electrical power distribution systems&nbsp;(distributed redundant, catcher, block redundant)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Possess the experience and knowledge to appropriately size breakers&nbsp;and&nbsp;feeder cables,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;understand ampacity and&nbsp;required&nbsp;wire size</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Must have&nbsp;practical knowledge and&nbsp;hands-on experience&nbsp;performing the following tasks:&nbsp;commissioning electrical systems,&nbsp;creating power system failure scenarios,&nbsp;creating&nbsp;load bank&nbsp;plans&nbsp;(level 4, and level 5&nbsp;Cx),&nbsp;performing&nbsp;required&nbsp;electrical calculations, and creating&nbsp;failover matrix&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Gather client electrical requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop BOMs and estimates for white space electrical systems (e.g.,&nbsp;Whips, RPPs,&nbsp;Connector Types,&nbsp;Busway)</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead electrical design coordination with engineers and contractors</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee field installation through final as-built verification</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with power monitoring and power management systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong general contractor and vendor management experience, including RFPs, bidding, change orders, RFIs, submittals, invoicing, and quality control.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across disciplines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations including&nbsp;General Knowledge of NEC, NFPA70E, Arc Flash Boundaries,&nbsp;OSHA, Life Safety, and BOCA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong documentation discipline.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness and ability to travel as&nbsp;required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic conceptual&nbsp;MEP knowledge of white space fit-outs (telecom/LVC, space planning, containment, conveyance, liquid cooling)&nbsp;preferred, with electrical as the core discipline&nbsp;required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience as a licensed electrician&nbsp;would be a plus</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency&nbsp;with Procore or similar construction management platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated value engineering experience—delivering cost savings without compromising reliability or quality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), LEED, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.</strong></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.</p>
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