Senior Project Manager

Our client is a leading consulting firm for the utilities and renewable energy sector, delivering complex electrical infrastructure programs that support power generation, transmission, data centers, and large-scale cabling deployments. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager Electrical Infrastructure to lead end-to-end delivery of mission-critical electrical and cabling projects.

This role is ideal for a hands-on project leader who understands the technical realities of electrical systems, cabling/wiring programs, and the logistics and supply chain challenges unique to this space.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent electrical infrastructure projects from concept through close-out, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget.

• Manage large-scale cabling and wiring programs supporting utilities, renewable energy facilities, and data center environments.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, cost forecasts, and procurement strategies.

• Partner with engineering, construction, procurement, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability, vendor performance, and on-time execution.

• Own logistics planning for cabling projects, including supplier coordination, warehousing, delivery sequencing, and inventory controls.

• Identify project risks related to supply chain disruptions, labor constraints, or permitting delays and implement mitigation strategies.

• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and utility partners.

• Lead change management, scope control, and executive-level communication throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and quality standards applicable to utilities and renewable energy environments.

• Produce regular executive-level status reports highlighting progress, financial performance, risks, and remediation plans.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience in electrical infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, or data center environments.

• Strong technical background in:

  • Electrical systems

  • Cabling and wiring installations

  • Field construction and commissioning processes

• Proven experience managing logistics and supply chain activities related to cabling or electrical materials.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in highly regulated or safety-critical environments.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership, engineering teams, and external partners.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and vendor management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with:

  • Utility providers

  • Renewable energy developers (solar, wind, battery storage, grid modernization)

  • Data center electrical infrastructure programs

• PMP or similar project management certification.

• Familiarity with construction management software and scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.).