Project Manager (Data Centers) in Buffalo

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Job Description

EPC Project Management Consulting is seeking an experienced and highly driven Electrical Project Manager to support a hyperscale data center in Buffalo, NY.

This role is strongly electrical-focused while requiring a solid working knowledge of the full MEP scope. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing electrical infrastructure for mission-critical facilities and the ability to integrate with mechanical, controls, and life safety systems.

You will oversee all aspects of large-scale data center electrical construction projects—from planning through commissioning—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

This position is fully on-site and requires close coordination with owners, engineers, contractors, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction scopes for hyperscale data center projects.
• Serve as EPC’s on-site electrical authority and client representative.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of:
• Medium and low voltage power distribution
• Substations, generators, UPS systems, and switchgear
• Grounding, bonding, and redundancy systems
• Manage coordination between electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and controls teams to ensure full MEP integration.
• Review and manage electrical design documents, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Develop and maintain electrical project schedules and budgets.
• Track cost, forecasting, and risk related specifically to electrical scopes.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, local codes, and client standards.
• Monitor construction quality, safety, and commissioning readiness.
• Coordinate with commissioning agents to support IST and functional testing.
• Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and enforce accountability.
• Provide regular progress reporting to project leadership and client stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction project management experience, with strong emphasis on electrical systems in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Proven experience managing:
• Power distribution
• Backup power systems
• Redundancy architectures
• High-reliability electrical infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and other MEP systems to ensure full system integration.
• Experience supporting commissioning and turnover of electrical systems.
• Excellent understanding of construction methods, scheduling, contract management, and safety compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, on-site environment.
• This role is ideal for an electrical-focused project manager who wants to take ownership of mission-critical power infrastructure while remaining integrated across the full MEP scope of hyperscale data center construction.

Benefits Include:

• Job Title: Project Manager
• Salary: $130,000 – $180,000
• Unlimited PTO
• 8% 401(k) Employer Contribution - From day one
• Employer-Paid BCBS Healthcare (for employee, spouse, and dependents)
• 100% paid Dental & Vision Coverage
• Education Reimbursement
• $100,000 Life Insurance Coverage
• $20,000 relocation if you are not located in Buffalo, NY

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