What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Preston Recruitment?
Project Manager – Mission Critical / Data Center Construction
South Carolina (Onsite)
$130,000 – $170,000 Bonus Package
We’re representing a well-established electrical engineering contractor, with over 100 years of heritage and a growing footprint across the U.S., delivering complex mission critical and data center projects.
The Opportunity:
You’ll be leading delivery on large-scale data center projects, working across electrical infrastructure, power systems, and critical environments.
If you're currently delivering electrical or MEP projects and want to move into hyperscale data centers, this is a strong entry point into the sector. Projects typically involve complex electrical installations, medium voltage systems, and critical power infrastructure.
The Role:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of electrical mission critical / data center projects
- Manage electrical scope including power distribution, switchgear, and infrastructure
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, and execution
- Manage subcontractors, site teams, and engineering functions
- Control budgets, forecasting, and change orders
- Act as the key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Ensure delivery meets safety, quality, and technical standards
Requirements
- 5–10 years’ experience in construction
- Background in electrical, MEP, or mission critical projects
- Experience delivering $20M projects (ideally larger)
- Strong understanding of electrical systems (LV/MV, switchgear, power distribution)
- Proven ability to manage site teams and subcontractors
- Strong commercial and client-facing skills
- Preferred: Data center experience | Procore / Bluebeam | Design-build exposure
Why Apply?
- Join a contractor with 100 years of electrical engineering expertise
- Work on high-value mission critical and data center projects
- Be part of a growing U.S. division backed by an established group
- Exposure to complex electrical infrastructure and power systems
- Clear progression as the U.S. business continues to scale
- Strong pipeline of secured work across the Southeast
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Salary : $110,000 - $130,000