What certifications do I need for this role?

A Journeyman Electrician license is typically required. Many data center projects also prefer or require an OSHA 30 card and NFPA 70E arc flash training. Some sites require an IBEW card for union work.

Is this job union or non-union?

This is a non-union position. Compensation and benefits are set directly by the employer.

This is a night shift position. Exact hours vary by employer but generally run from late evening through early morning.

Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Fit Out at Align

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Position Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Field Project Manager with deep expertise in the design, build-out and commissioning of hyperscale data center white space electrical systems. This role is responsible for translating design intent and client requirements into safe, reliable, and high-quality field execution. You will be onsite daily, leading subcontractors, managing schedules, ensuring quality control, and owning the successful delivery of electrical power distribution systems from upstream critical equipment to IT loads.

—This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training and performance-based bonuses.

—This position is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area and will work onsite for local data center projects. Approximately 50% overnight travel outside of the Texas area should be expected at times.

Responsibilities:

Project Construction Management

—Own project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery for data center white space electrical projects

—Serve as the primary on‑site representative coordinating electrical, mechanical, and specialty trades

—Manage subcontractors through bidding, execution, punch‑list, and close‑out

—Track schedules, risks, changes, and client expectations

—Lead quality control and enforce Align and client standards

—Identify issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and drive resolution

Electrical Design Engineering

—Lead design and installation of white space electrical power distribution systems

—Translate client requirements into design criteria, estimates, and BOMs

—Develop and review conceptual designs, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and as‑builts

—Design systems including: busway, RPPs, PDUs, STS, catcher systems, whips, redundancy strategies

—Ensure installations match approved designs and meet code and client standards

Field Execution Commissioning

—Oversee electrical subcontractors and manage trade sequencing

—Perform field inspections and verify installation readiness

—Support testing, commissioning, and turnover activities

—Resolve construction and commissioning issues

Documentation Standards

—Maintain project documentation, budgets, schedules, reports, and design markups

—Support procurement, bid reviews, and vendor coordination

—Contribute to internal design standards and best practices

Required Qualifications

—Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or 5+ years equivalent experience

—5+ years managing mission‑critical electrical construction projects, preferably data centers (10+ MW)

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Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Fit Out

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