Project Manager
Project Manager – Data Center / BESS Construction
Locations: Grand Praire, TX or Waco, TX or Temple, TX
Long-Term Contract Opportunity
*Per diem for non-local candidates
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the execution of large-scale Data Center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction projects. This role will be responsible for overseeing project planning, coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while working closely with field leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery
.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical construction background and experience managing medium-voltage infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, utility construction, or renewable energy project
s.
Key Responsibilit
iesProject Planning & Execut
- ionDevelop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project deliverabl
- es.Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activiti
- es.Review technical specifications, drawings, and customer requirements to ensure project alignme
- nt.Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, delays, and mitigation strategi
es.
Technical & Construction Overs
- ightOversee installation activities involving medium-voltage electrical systems and associated infrastruct
- ure.Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and project specificati
- ons.Support construction teams with technical problem-solving and field coordinat
- ion.Review civil, electrical, and structural drawings to ensure constructability and execution succ
ess.
Stakeholder & Team Manag
- ementServe as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project t
- eams.Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on schedule, budget, safety, and quality perform
- ance.Collaborate closely with field supervision to maintain project milestones and productivity g
oals.
Financial & Quality Mana
- gementDevelop project startup documentation and project bu
- dgets.Track project KPIs including schedule adherence, cost performance, quality metrics, and safety objec
- tives.Manage change orders, forecasting, risk management, and issue resolution throughout the project life
cycle.
Required Qualifi
- cations5+ years of project management experience supporting electrical construction, utility, renewable energy, BESS, or mission-critical pr
- ojects.Experience managing medium-voltage electrical infrastructure pr
- ojects.Knowledge of underground electrical systems, civil dry utilities, and excavation acti
- vities.Experience overseeing electrical duct bank installation, conduit routing, concrete encasement, and utility coordi
- nation.Strong understanding of trenching, shoring, soil classification, excavation safety, and OSHA requir
- ements.Ability to read and interpret civil, electrical, and structural construction dr
- awings.Familiarity with underground utility locating, depth requirements, separation standards, warning tape, tracer wire installation, and backfill requir
- ements.Strong knowledge of electrical construction standards and industry best pra
- ctices.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software pla
- tforms.Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving
skills.
Preferred Ex
- perienceData Center Cons
- tructionBattery Energy Storage System
- s (BESS)Utility-Scale Renewable Energy
- ProjectsMedium-Voltage Electrical Infras
- tructureMission-Critical Fa
- cilitiesUnderground Electrical Distribution
- SystemsCivil Dry Utility Cons
truction
Candidates with a combination of electrical construction project management experience and exposure to mission-critical, utility, or renewable energy projects are highly encouraged