Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage)

About Us

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

 

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions is hiring! 

 

Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage)

The Senior Project Manager – Data Center Electrical (Medium Voltage) is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and delivery of medium voltage electrical infrastructure for mission-critical data center construction projects. This role provides strategic oversight of onsite operations, project teams, subcontractors, and client coordination to ensure successful installation and commissioning of MV systems including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, and utility interconnections.

 

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience in large-scale electrical construction, with a focus on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or utility infrastructure. This individual will drive safety, schedule performance, quality, and financial success while serving as the primary operational leader for medium voltage project execution.

What You'll Do

Provide overall project leadership for medium voltage electrical scopes associated with data center construction projects

 

Oversee onsite project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of work

 

Direct installation and coordination of MV systems ranging from 5kV–35kV, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, grounding systems, and distribution infrastructure

 

Develop and manage project schedules, manpower plans, procurement tracking, and project forecasting

 

Coordinate closely with utility providers regarding service integration, outages, testing, and energization activities

 

Monitor project budgets, cost reports, productivity metrics, and change management processes to maintain financial performance

 

Review electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and construction documents for constructability and compliance

 

Lead project meetings with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

 

Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and operational goals

 

Ensure compliance with NEC requirements, local jurisdictions, OSHA regulations, and client-specific data center standards

 

Oversee QA/QC processes, field inspections, turnover documentation, and commissioning support activities

 

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement coordination, and project reporting requirements

 

Support commissioning teams during pre-functional testing, functional testing, startup, and energization activities

 

Drive a strong safety culture, including enforcement of lockout/tagout (LOTO), energized work procedures, and site-specific safety protocols

 

Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and field leadership personnel

What You'll Bring

Minimum 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, with significant experience in medium voltage systems and mission-critical/data center environments

 

Previous experience managing large-scale electrical infrastructure or data center projects preferred

 

Strong understanding of medium voltage electrical systems, utility coordination, substations, switchgear, and commissioning processes

 

Proven leadership experience managing project teams, subcontractors, budgets, and schedules

 

Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

 

Experience with project controls, forecasting, cost management, and scheduling platforms

 

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

 

Valid driver’s license required

What You'll Get

As a NorthStar Energy Solutions employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Visiono Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA• Short-term and long-term benefits• Employee discounts on consumer goods

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

NorthStar Energy Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

 

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.