Overview As Lead Electrical Project Manager, you will oversee all electrical work for data center projects, aligning electrical plans with overall objectives and coordinating with clients, GC/EPС partners and internal teams. You'll drive commissioning, start-up and turnover activities, ensuring quality, schedule and budget adherence. You'll lead technical direction on electrical infrastructure, including high voltage systems, UPS, BESS and distribution networks. This role offers impact at scale within a global engineering leader focused on sustainable, resilient infrastructure. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values growth, safety and delivering transformative outcomes.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive benefits
- flexible work options
- well-being programs
- award-winning training and development
- career growth opportunities
- global network of experts
Responsibilities- Manage all electrical activities across the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through warranty and occupancy.
- Act as the primary electrical interface between client, GC/EPC, AECOM, and project stakeholders.
- Oversee installation of critical electrical systems and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Monitor contractor performance, perform field inspections, and validate conformance to specs.
- Coordinate milestones with mechanical, civil, architectural, and commissioning teams.
- Provide technical guidance, administer policies, and ensure construction quality, budget and schedule adherence.
- Support commissioning activities, energization, phased start-up and turnover of building portions.
- Handle project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and coordination with Project Controls and client representatives.
- Review pay applications and assist with off-site equipment condition review for client.
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience (or equivalent).
- 15 years in construction and 5+ years managing large-scale industrial, mission-critical or data center projects.
- PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with electrical systems, distribution, cooling infrastructure and critical facility operations.
- Understanding of construction means/methods, project delivery, contract administration, and commissioning processes.
- Experience managing electrical scopes >$100M in construction value.
- Familiarity with cloud-based PMIS and project controls platforms.
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
- strong communication
- stakeholder collaboration
- problem solving
- electrical systems and distribution
- high/medium-voltage distribution systems
- UPS and BESS, ATS and backup generators
