Electrical Construction Manager
Job Description Job Description This job is in Boise Idaho . We are seeking an Electrical Construction Manager to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical systems on a high-tech construction project. This role is critical to ensuring the successful delivery of high-performance, mission-critical infrastructure that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This individual will be an integral member of the on-site Electrical Team, managing all aspects of electrical construction from pre-construction through commissioning. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage subcontractors and vendors, and help deliver mission-critical infrastructure on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. This position will be fully at the project site near Boise, Idaho. Essential Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor on-site electrical teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Serve as the electrical systems technical advisor at onsite field construction office. Provide electrical systems technical support in the field, including layout, verification, and sequencing of installations. Lead planning, scheduling, and monitoring electrical construction activities. Lead or support meetings involving area managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, and client representatives. Facilitate daily coordination meetings and resolve field issues promptly. Attend and contribute to pre-installation meetings; assist in documentation of as-built conditions. Interface between area managers and multiple subcontractors to assist with resolution of field coordination items. Coordination with engineering consultants, architects, vendors, and client representatives. Review, interpret, and coordinate electrical design drawings, construction documents, technical manuals, and quantifying materials required for construction from the documents. Review and process shop drawings, product data, and technical submittal information; cross-coordinate between submittals to ensure the compatibility and constructability. Generate, receive, and distribute Requests for Information (RFI). Receive and distribute change documents, bulletins and field directives issued by other team members. Support BIM coordination and participate in clash detection and resolution processes. Coordination installation and inspection of various electrical system components such as switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, bus ducts and low-voltage systems. Ensure compliance with local codes, standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE), and client requirements. Lead QA/QC efforts for the electrical installations, including participation pre-functional testing and systems start up. Maintain documentation for inspections, testing and commissioning. Assist in the commissioning and turnover of systems. Collaborate with Mechanical, Plumbing, CSA, and other Electrical Construction Managers to ensure integration of civil, architectural, structural, and MEP systems. Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and procedures. Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure a safe working environment. Provide regular updates to project stakeholders on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Maintain accurate records of project changes, RFIs, submittals and as-built documentation. Qualifications We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess: Professional Experience and Education Minimum 5 years of Electrical Construction Management experience in commercial building construction required, with at least 3 years in hyperscale or mission-critical data center environments. Proven experience managing large-scale electrical installations, preferably in hyper-scaled data centers. Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure and systems including high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage distribution, UPS, generators, grounding and BMS integration. Knowledge of Uptime Institute or other data center standards. Deep understanding of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, and commissioning processes and integrated systems testing. OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred. High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor of science in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, construction management or equivalent degree and/or equivalent craft level work experience. PMP or similar project management certification preferred. Position Related Skills Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a strong understanding of working within a computer network. Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6). Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks. Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques. Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with Construction Specifications Institutes (CSI) MasterFormat. Strong understanding of construction means and methods, sequencing, and field practices. Capable of organizing and analyzing technical data effectively and accurately. Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress. Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships. Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential. Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership. Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences. Physical and Mental Requirements: Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites. Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces. Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials. Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents. Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site. Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English. Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet. Bending/Twisting: Frequent. Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work. Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review. Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences. Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
