Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Fit Out

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Position Overview  

We are seeking an Electrical Field Project Manager with deep expertise in the design, build-out and commissioning of hyperscale data center white space electrical systems. This role is responsible for 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.  

• This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses.   
• This position is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area and will work onsite for local data center projects. Approximately 50% overnight travel outside of the Texas area should be expected at times. 

Responsibilities:  

Project & Construction Management 

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery for data center white space electrical projects 
• Serve as the primary on‑site representative coordinating electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades 
• Manage subcontractors through bidding, execution, punch‑list, and close‑out 
• Track schedules, risks, changes, and client expectations 
• Lead quality control and enforce Align and client standards 
• Identify issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive resolution 

Electrical Design & Engineering 

• Lead design and installation of white space electrical power distribution systems 
• Translate client requirements into design criteria, estimates, and BOMs 
• Develop and review conceptual designs, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and as‑builts 
• Design systems including: busway, RPPs, PDUs, STS, catcher systems, whips, redundancy strategies 
• Ensure installations match approved designs and meet code and client standards 

Field Execution & Commissioning 

• Oversee electrical subcontractors and manage trade sequencing 
• Perform field inspections and verify installation readiness 
• Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities 
• Resolve construction and commissioning issues 

Documentation & Standards 

• Maintain project documentation, budgets, schedules, reports, and design markups 
• Support procurement, bid reviews, and vendor coordination 
• Contribute to internal design standards and best practices 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or 5+ years equivalent experience 
• 5+ years managing mission‑critical electrical construction projects, preferably data centers (10+ MW) 
• Strong knowledge of data center electrical topology and redundancy strategies 
• Hands‑on experience with:  
  • Breaker and feeder sizing, ampacity, wire sizing 
  • Commissioning (Level 4 & 5), load bank plans, failure scenarios, failover matrices 
• Experience developing BOMs and estimates for white space electrical systems 
• Strong subcontractor and vendor management skills 
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings across disciplines 
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, life safety, and related codes 
• Strong communication and documentation skills 
• Willingness to travel 

Preferred Qualifications 

• General MEP knowledge of white space fit‑outs (telecom/LVC, containment, conveyance, liquid cooling) 
• Licensed electrician experience 
• Procore or similar construction management software experience 
• Value engineering experience 
• Professional certifications (PE, LEED, CCM) 

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

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.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com