Electrical Project Manager

Job Title: Electrical Project Manager
Location: Frankfurt
Department: Development & Construction

Who We Are

At CloudHQ our mission is to deliver flexible efficient and resilient data center solutions to businesses worldwide. Founded by a pioneer in data center REITs we are a rapidly growing organization with state-of-the-art data center sites Globally in locations such as Ashburn London Frankfurt Paris Milan Osaka and São Paulo.

As we embark on an exciting phase of global growth we are looking for top-tier talent to drive our success and shape the future of CloudHQ.

Role Overview

The Electrical Project Manager will oversee the construction design delivery installation testing and commissioning of electrical systems for data center construction projects across Europe. This role requires the management of all aspects of electrical system delivery including medium- and low-voltage power distribution UPS systems generators switchgear and associated controls.

Operating as part of CloudHQs Construction Management team the Electrical Project Manager ensures the successful execution of electrical scopes while maintaining safety schedule adherence and compliance with industry regulations. The candidate will work closely with contractors vendors consultants and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of reliable and scalable electrical systems for mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight for Electrical Systems

• Plan and manage the installation testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Ensure all electrical systems meet CloudHQs technical standards tenant-specific requirements and compliance with local codes and sustainability regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve construction challenges during installation ensuring electrical scopes stay aligned with project schedules.
• Review construction drawings and specifications for compliance and constructability ensuring smooth execution during the installation phase.

Electrical Project Execution

• Oversee and monitor project-specific plans for electrical scopes including detailed timelines resource allocation and cost management.
• Coordinate with general contractors to ensure electrical equipment procurement delivery and installation align with construction milestones.
• Conduct on-site inspections monitoring progress and ensuring work adheres to designs contracts and applicable building codes.
• Facilitate regular project meetings ensuring risks are identified early and mitigation plans are implemented effectively.
• Collaborate closely with commissioning teams to ensure electrical systems are construction-ready

Contract and Vendor Management

• Manage relationships with general contractors vendors and suppliers for electrical systems ensuring proper execution and adherence to contracts.
• Ensure electrical equipment is delivered on time and meets quality standards specified in the project scope.
• Monitor and evaluate contractor performance addressing issues to ensure successful project delivery.

Compliance & Safety Oversight

• Ensure all electrical construction activities fully comply with local building codes health and safety regulations and CloudHQ standards for safety and performance.
• Enforce strict adherence to contractor safety protocols during both installation and commissioning phases.
• Promote a culture of safety on site and work closely with HSE teams to implement and monitor safety practices.
• Ensure sustainability practices and energy-efficient design principles are integrated into electrical infrastructure.

Technical Leadership & Value Engineering

• Provide subject matter expertise in electrical construction design and installation phases.
• Oversee factory witness testing and on-site commissioning of critical systems.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize electrical system costs while maintaining energy efficiency performance and reliability.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide regular progress updates to senior management and stakeholders detailing risks opportunities and milestones for electrical system installations during construction phases.
• Maintain comprehensive records for project schedules compliance activities and metrics related to electrical scopes.
• Deliver post-project reports summarizing lessons learned remaining actions and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Technical Expertise in Electrical Systems

• Extensive knowledge of design installation and testing of electrical systems for data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with electrical redundancy principles and energy efficiency strategies for scalable infrastructure.

Construction Management Knowledge

• Proven experience managing large-scale electrical scopes during the construction phase of data centers or similar industrial facilities.
• Skilled in monitoring contractor performance resolving construction conflicts and driving successful project outcomes on-site.

Compliance & Design Knowledge

• Familiarity with building codes permitting systems and sustainability regulations governing electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering tools.

Project Management Skills

• Ability to independently manage complex construction schedules and risk strategies while delivering electrical systems on time and within scope.
• Proficiency in project tracking tools.

Communication & Leadership Skills

• Strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including contractors suppliers and CloudHQ stakeholders during construction execution.
• Effective communicator capable of providing actionable insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive problem solver capable of addressing challenges during critical project milestones while ensuring smooth delivery of systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering Construction Management or Building Services Engineering.

Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in construction management roles focusing on electrical systems for data centers industrial facilities or other large-scale projects. Experience in commissioning processes for electrical systems in high-tech or mission-critical environments.

At CloudHQ we are global leaders in data center construction delivering world-class facilities that power the digital economy. As a Mechanical Project Manager you will be at the forefront of managing critical systems that ensure operational reliability and efficiency for hyperscale infrastructure.

Join our innovative team to work on cutting-edge projects refine your expertise and play a key role in shaping the next generation of mission-critical facilities across Europe.

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