Job Description

🔧 Senior Project Manager | Electrical Construction | Data Center | Detroit, MI

📍 Detroit, Michigan | 💼 Full-Time

Seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager, specializing in Electrical Construction to lead large-scale Data Center Construction build from start to finish. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of project delivery — from planning, estimating, and budgeting to execution, safety, and client satisfaction.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors, mentor project staff, and ensure every build meets design, performance, and financial goals. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing mission-critical infrastructure that powers the world’s digital future.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of data center construction projects, from planning and estimating through delivery and close-out.
• Ensure compliance with all project, client, and safety standards.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans, aligning with design and performance goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure on-time execution.
• Build and maintain strong, solution-oriented relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, billing, and collections, ensuring financial integrity across projects.
• Conduct regular site reviews to monitor progress, safety, and quality standards.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Support senior leadership in forecasting, reporting, and future project planning.
• Champion continuous improvement across communication, delivery, and technical performance.

⚙️ What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of construction project management experience.
• 5+ years managing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects , in Data Centers or Mission-Critical or Large Commercial sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, cabling, and white space fit-out .
• Proven ability to deliver complex retrofits and coordinate cross-discipline critical systems .
• Advanced problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
• Proficiency with digital tools and project management systems; ability to adapt quickly to new software.
• Commitment to leadership development and professional growth—for yourself and your team.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

🧰 Qualifications

• Experience in Mission-Critical, Hyperscale or Large Commercial Project Environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field — or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience (e.g., Journeyman or Master Electrician license).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification.
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Salesforce, and ConEst platforms.

If you're a strategic leader with the ability to manage large-scale, complex projects, are a hands-on problem solver with strong financial and operational acumen and excellent at building relationships with both clients and internal teams then hit apply or reach out to me directly.

📞 646-396-5018

📩 tom.nicholls@metric-search.com

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