# Senior Construction Project Manager - Electrical Infrastructure

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** High-Voltage Substations, Transformers, Switchgear, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Ups, Generators, Low-Voltage Distribution, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Project Scheduling, Cost Control, Change Management, Utility Interconnection, Primavera
**Posted:** 2026-08-21

> Leads field execution and delivery of large-scale electrical infrastructure projects in Memphis, managing contractors, budgets, schedules, safety, commissioning, and turnover. Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, at least 5 years of construction project management experience, and preferably 7+ years in electrical infrastructure.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own full-lifecycle delivery of electrical construction projects, including high-voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, BESS, data-center power distribution, UPS, generators, and low-voltage systems.
- Lead field operations, contractor performance, safety, quality, scheduling, cost tracking, change management, and progress reporting.
- Coordinate electrical contractors, fabricators, OEMs, utilities, internal stakeholders, civil trades, and related contractors.
- Resolve field conflicts across high-, medium-, and low-voltage scopes.
- Develop and manage budgets; evaluate proposals; support contract awards and administration.
- Drive permitting, inspections, utility interconnection, equipment delivery, installation sequencing, testing, commissioning, energization, and turnover.
- Coordinate with facilities, operations, and end users on punch-list closeout and long-term system reliability.
- Support electrical capacity planning, space allocation, and load-growth coordination across the Memphis campus.

## Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in construction project management, preferably involving electrical, industrial, data-center, substation, or energy-storage projects.
- Experience with construction sequencing, contractor management, safety programs, and quality control for high-voltage and data-center electrical work.
- Familiarity with permitting, utility interconnection, and inspection processes.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to read one-line diagrams and coordinate with engineers.
- Experience with estimating, cost control, scheduling, and change-order management.
- Experience reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and as-builts.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work at elevated heights and around energized/high-voltage equipment with appropriate training and PPE.
- Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
- Availability for extended hours and weekends when required; occasional travel may be required.

## Nice-to-haves
- 7+ years of construction project management experience on large-scale electrical infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent vertical or electrical construction projects.
- Data center, BESS, substation, or large-scale manufacturing/power facility construction experience.
- Familiarity with Primavera, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.
- OSHA 30 or equivalent safety credentials.

## Compensation and Benefits
- No salary information was provided.

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