Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Job overview

The Electrical Project Manager – Data Center Construction role is onsite in Reno, NV; compensation is not specified. The position supports a high-profile data center construction project for Turner & Townsend, a consultancy delivering project and construction services. The role oversees electrical construction and monitors the general contractor’s work and schedule, helping the owner track progress, manage risks, and meet project quality and delivery goals. It coordinates design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and closeout across mission-critical systems, with an emphasis on electrical support.

What you'll do

• Manage project stakeholders, information flow, and reporting
• track milestones and forecast schedule updates
• oversee electrical construction from preconstruction through Level 5 commissioning
• coordinate design, procurement, installation, and closeout of mission-critical systems
• review contractor schedules, reports, drawings, timelines, and costs
• provide electrical systems expertise and respond to field RFIs
• conduct field walks to check design and code compliance
• identify risks and support mitigation
• manage method-of-procedure reviews and closeout of commissioning issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

electrical project manager

data center construction

electrical construction

project management

quality assurance

mission-critical systems

commissioning

schedule management

reno nv

turner & townsend

onsite

electrical systems

power distribution

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and at least five years of electrical project management experience. Data center commissioning process knowledge and experience with substation and power distribution systems are noted.

About the employer

Turner & Townsend is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.