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[Remote] Senior Electrical Project Manager

Remote · Portugal Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Daksta is recruiting for an unnamed client seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects in data centers and other mission-critical environments. The role manages project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover, including schedules, budgets, stakeholders, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects within data centers and other mission-critical environments
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, procurement, and overall project performance
  • Coordinate with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders
  • Oversee electrical installations, ensuring compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, quality standards, and safety requirements
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain schedules and budgets
  • Manage change orders, cost control, progress reporting, and project documentation
  • Lead project teams and drive accountability throughout all phases of project delivery
  • Ensure successful commissioning, testing, and handover of electrical systems

Skills

  • Strong electrical background, ideally with experience working for an electrical contractor
  • Demonstrated experience delivering data center or other mission-critical construction projects
  • Experience managing complex electrical projects from planning through execution and completion
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction processes, project scheduling, and cost management
  • Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
  • Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and project delivery
  • Ideally, 3+ years of project management experience in electrical construction

Benefits

  • Per diem
  • Bonuses
  • A full relocation package and fee, if needed
  • A company vehicle and cell phone
  • Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile electrical projects in the growing data center and mission-critical construction sector
  • Work on complex, technically challenging projects that support critical infrastructure
  • Career development opportunities within a specialized and expanding industry
  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on project performance, delivery, and client satisfaction

Company Overview

  • 🟪 Our Story Daksta’s mission is to be the leading recruitment & executive search partner that are specialists in identifying and partnering with mid-senior level engineering & construction talent and connecting them with leading organisations across advanced facilities markets including Data Centres, Life Sciences and Semiconductors operating across two continents: Europe & USA. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Coulsdon, London, GB, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.daksta.com.
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