Senior Electrical Project Manager (Traveling)

Project Talent Partners is working with a leading general contractor seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to oversee data center construction projects. The role is responsible for project execution, commercial performance, client satisfaction, team leadership, financial management, scheduling, contracts, quality, and safety across traveling assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building lasting relationships and maintaining confidence in project delivery
• Coordinate site operations and engineering activities, ensuring teams have the resources and direction to perform effectively
• Monitor project costs, review forecasts and financial reports, and address issues that could affect profitability
• Recruit, support and develop project staff through coaching, regular feedback and performance reviews
• Oversee project quality standards and ensure safety requirements are consistently implemented
• Establish project programmes, track milestones and work with delivery teams to resolve scheduling challenges
• Review and administer contracts and subcontracts, supporting negotiations, risk assessments and commercial decisions
• Partner with preconstruction colleagues to shape project plans and prepare for successful execution
• Maintain productive relationships with design teams, subcontractors and suppliers
• Report project performance to senior leadership, highlighting progress, financial position and areas requiring attention
• Coordinate with finance on payment applications and follow through on outstanding payments
• Encourage practical improvements in delivery methods and technology, while promoting an inclusive and accountable team culture

Requirements:

• A track record of leading construction teams and managing project delivery
• At least 10 years of relevant experience
• a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and practical experience
• Data center construction project management experience required
• Confidence managing budgets, financial forecasts and the commercial requirements of construction projects
• A strong working knowledge of scheduling, estimating, purchasing and construction engineering
• The ability to review and interpret project drawings, specifications, contracts and scopes of work
• Strong relationship management skills and the confidence to communicate with clients, project teams and senior stakeholders
• Experience coaching staff, setting clear expectations and supporting professional development
• Good presentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant project applications
• Sound judgement, a practical approach to resolving problems and a high level of personal accountability