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Appleton Finn
Electrical Project Manager
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An Engineering Project Manager oversees and leads execution of engineering projects, and manages communication and coordination among different types of engineers working on a project. Supervises project schedule, budget, and communications with stakeholders.
$141,745 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Electrical | Mission Critical / Data Center Mesa, AZ | Full-Time | On-Site About the Opportunity A well-established, employee-focused electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead an upcoming $50M data center project in Mesa, Arizona. With a strong presence across multiple U.S. markets and a growing mission critical portfolio, this organization has built its reputation on complex, schedule-driven electrical work and a collaborative, performance-driven culture. This is a career-defining project for the right leader — significant scope, high visibility, and a client relationship built for repeat work. What's in It for You Ownership of Your Project You'll own the full lifecycle of a $50M electrical scope — from preconstruction and buyout through energization, commissioning, and closeout. This role suits someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment where performance directly impacts outcomes and compensation. Leadership & Team Development Lead and mentor a project team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Coordinators while partnering closely with field leadership, prefabrication, and BIM/VDC. You'll set the tone for a high-performing, accountable jobsite culture. Relationship Building Serve as the face of the company with the general contractor, owner, engineers of record, commissioning agents, utility partners, and key vendors. Represent the organization at industry events, client meetings, and project pursuits. Key Responsibilities Own project financials — budgets, forecasting, cost coding, cash flow, and collections Lead buyout and procurement strategy, including long-lead gear (switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, busway) and equipment release tracking Manage subcontractors, vendors, and material logistics on a compressed mission critical schedule Drive change management, RFIs, submittals, and contract compliance Develop and maintain the electrical schedule in coordination with the GC's master schedule Partner with BIM/VDC and prefabrication teams to maximize offsite assembly and field productivity Support preconstruction, estimating, and value engineering on this and future pursuits Lead OAC, coordination, and subcontractor meetings Coordinate the commissioning process (Level 1-5) with the Cx agent, owner, and controls partners Champion safety and quality standards in partnership with field leadership Manage project closeout, punch list, as-builts, and O&M turnover What We're Looking For 8-10+ years of electrical construction experience, with 5+ years managing projects as a PM Proven track record on projects of $25M+ in electrical scope Mission critical / data center experience strongly preferred (hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise); other technical environments such as semiconductor, healthcare, or industrial will be considered Working knowledge of medium and low voltage distribution, standby power, UPS, and grounding systems Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred); equivalent field-to-office experience considered Journeyman or Master Electrician license a plus Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid or similar estimating platforms, and Microsoft Project or P6 Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills OSHA 30 and