About the Company
Data Center TALNT is a specialized staffing firm placing white-collar construction professionals on hyperscale data center projects nationwide. We partner directly with top-tier hyperscalers and general contractors to fill critical roles fast—typically within 10–20 days. Our team understands the unique demands of mission-critical construction and matches experienced professionals to programs where they can make an immediate impact.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a strong electrical background to oversee ground-up hyperscale data center construction in Ashburn, Virginia. This role is embedded on an Oracle data center program and requires hands-on management of electrical scopes including medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, busway, and BMS/EPMS integration. The ideal candidate has delivered electrical infrastructure on mission-critical facilities and can manage subcontractors, drive schedule, and enforce quality standards across complex, fast-tracked builds.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of electrical construction from civil/structural coordination through energization, testing, and commissioning turnover
- Oversee electrical subcontractors performing MV/LV switchgear installation, generator paralleling, UPS deployment, static transfer switch installation, and busway/PDU distribution
- Drive and maintain the electrical construction schedule including procurement tracking, RFI resolution, and submittal reviews in coordination with project controls
- Enforce quality standards across all electrical installations; review ITP checklists, witness critical inspections, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and client-specific data center standards
- Coordinate electrical scope interfaces with mechanical, controls, and commissioning teams to support integrated systems testing (IST) milestones
- Manage electrical change orders, cost tracking, and budget forecasting; provide weekly reporting to program leadership
- Lead subcontractor coordination meetings; resolve field conflicts using BIM/Navisworks clash detection outputs
- Ensure site safety compliance with OSHA standards, NFPA 70E arc flash requirements, and LOTO procedures for energized work
- Support commissioning and startup activities including witness testing of ATS transfers, generator load bank testing, UPS bypass operations, and full-load facility power-on sequences
- Maintain documentation standards including daily logs, progress photos, punchlist management, and closeout packages
Qualifications
- 10+ years of construction management experience with a minimum of 5 years focused on electrical scopes in mission-critical or data center environments
- Direct experience managing electrical construction on hyperscale data center projects (50MW+ campus-scale preferred)
- Deep working knowledge of MV/LV power distribution architectures including 2N and N+1 redundancy configurations common in Tier III/IV data centers
- Proven ability to manage multiple electrical subcontractors simultaneously across concurrent data halls or buildings
- Experience with data center electrical equipment: Caterpillar/MTU generators, Eaton/ABB/Schneider switchgear, Vertiv/Eaton UPS systems, Starline/Raritan busway and PDUs
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, power riser drawings, arc flash studies, and coordination studies
- Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and ASHRAE standards as applied to data center electrical systems
- Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and/or Microsoft Project for construction management and scheduling
- OSHA 30 certification required
Required Skills
- Prior experience on Oracle, AWS, or Microsoft hyperscale data center programs
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license (any state)
- Experience in the Northern Virginia / Loudoun County data center corridor
- Familiarity with commissioning processes including Cx scripting, EPMS point-to-point verification, and integrated systems testing protocols
- PMP, CCM, or LEED certification
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Full benefits package available for direct-hire placements including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO. Per diem and relocation assistance considered for qualified candidates.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Data Center TALNT is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
