Electrical Project Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Data Centre Electrical Systems Leadership

Full ownership of the Data Centre Electrical Package, including:

• HV/MV/LV Power Distribution
• Generators, fuel systems, and paralleling controls
• UPS systems, battery rooms, and static switchgear
• Earthing, lightning protection, and power quality
• Critical lighting and emergency systems

Electrical Construction & Site Execution

• Manage day-to-day electrical site operations within a live or phased Data Centre environment
• Coordinate electrical installation sequencing to support critical path activities
• Lead electrical subcontractors, including weekly coordination meetings, manpower planning, and productivity tracking
• Manage electrical testing, integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning, and handover
• Lead electrical design coordination with the Design Manager, consultants, vendors, and the client
• Manage OFCI electrical equipment (generators, UPS, switchgear) and vendor interfaces
• Ensure compliance with mission-critical standards, project specifications, and approved benchmarks
• Prepare and issue weekly electrical cost and progress reports, highlighting risks to availability, power-on milestones, and client handover dates

Programme & Commercial Control (Electrical Scope)

• Own and manage the electrical programme, aligned with the overall Data Centre delivery schedule

Full responsibility for electrical cost control, including:

• Electrical labour and specialist subcontractors
• Electrical materials, plant, and temporary power
• Variations, valuations, and final account support

Procurement & Reporting

• Prepare electrical subcontractor and supplier tender packages in collaboration with the Project QS
• Schedule and track long-lead electrical equipment deliveries (generators, UPS, switchgear)
• Produce internal and client-facing electrical progress reports, identifying design gaps, third-party interfaces, and programme constraints

Leadership & Project Close-Out

• Lead, mentor, and develop the electrical site team in a Data Centre environment
• Drive full electrical close-out, including:
• O&M manuals and as-built documentation
• Electrical QA and safety files
• Snag and punch-list resolution
• Support for power-on, IST, and client handover
• Maintain a weekly electrical photographic progress diary