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Position Overview
We are seeking an Electrical 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% travel outside of the Texas area should be expected at times.
Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Own delivery of data center white space electrical projects (scope, schedule, budget, quality)
- Act as the on-site lead coordinating subcontractors and trades
- Manage subcontractors from kickoff through closeout
- Track risks, changes, and ensure alignment with client expectations
- Lead QA/QC and resolve field issues
Electrical Systems & Design Oversight
- Oversee design and installation of electrical distribution systems (busway, PDUs, RPPs, STS, etc.)
- Review drawings, submittals, RFIs, and ensure alignment with project requirements
- Support development of estimates, BOMs, and design criteria
- Ensure systems meet code, redundancy, and client standards
Construction, Commissioning & Closeout
- Oversee field execution, inspections, and trade sequencing
- Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities
- Maintain project documentation, schedules, and reporting
Required Qualifications
- 5 years managing mission-critical electrical construction projects (data centers preferred)
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and redundancy strategies
- Experience with commissioning, load testing, and power systems (PDUs, RPPs, STS, etc.)
- Ability to read construction drawings and manage subcontractors
- Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, and related codes
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Willingness to travel
To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.
Benefits and Perks:
At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
- Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-paid holidays
- Cellphone Reimbursement Program
- Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
- Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
- Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
- Employee referral program
Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.
Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.
Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.
Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.
Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.
For more information, visit: www.align.com
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