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# Onsite Electrical Data Center Manager

- **Company:** Clayton Services
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000 - $145,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Computer Network Operations
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/onsite-electrical-data-center-manager-houston-tx--603dcd71-ee59-4bc3-a044-e342d89931a8

## About the Role

Network Operations Center, Electricity, Electricity, Construction, Maintenance - Electrical, Construction Projects, Time Management, Network Operations Center, Low Voltage (LV), Safety/Work Safety, * Strong knowledge of electrical construction and field installation practices.

 * Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical, controls, instrumentation, and related systems.
 * Experience with electrical monitoring, building controls, equipment controls, communications, or similar systems.
 * Ability to read electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment schedules, and specifications.
 * Strong understanding of electrical construction sequencing and Client planning.
 * Ability to manage labor productivity, schedules, budgets, materials, subcontractors, and changing project requirements.
 * Working knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change management, QA/QC, commissioning, and project turnover.
 * Strong field leadership and problem-solving abilities.
 * Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple contractors, trades, vendors, and project stakeholders.
 * Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
 * Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environment.
 * Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality.

Onsite Electrical Data Center Manager Education and Experience:

 * 10+ years of electrical construction management or field leadership experience preferred.
 * Previous experience as an Electrical Project Manager, Site Manager, Construction Manager, Superintendent, or similar field leadership professional.
 * Data center or other mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred.
 * Demonstrated experience managing low-voltage electrical, controls, instrumentation, or related scopes.
 * Experience managing large electrical field teams and subcontractors preferred.
 * Experience tracking Client, labor productivity, schedules, and project performance.
 * Experience supporting testing, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout.
 * Electrical field background strongly preferred.
 * Experience on large, complex, schedule-driven construction projects is highly desirable.

## Description

Clayton Services is searching for an Onsite Electrical Data Center Manager to join a thriving company supporting large-scale construction projects. The Onsite Electrical Data Center Manager will be responsible for leading onsite electrical and low-voltage construction activities, managing field execution, and ensuring projects meet schedule, productivity, quality, and safety expectations., * Lead onsite electrical and low-voltage construction activities from mobilization through project completion.

 * Coordinate field supervision, craft personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other project resources.
 * Review construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, cable schedules, equipment schedules, and project requirements.
 * Develop and maintain short-term installation plans, Client forecasts, material requirements, and project schedules.
 * Monitor field progress, labor hours, productivity, production goals, and overall percent complete.
 * Identify labor or productivity issues and implement corrective action to maintain project performance.
 * Coordinate electrical installation activities with general contractors, owners, engineers, commissioning teams, vendors, and other trades.
 * Manage RFIs, submittals, drawing revisions, field changes, scope clarifications, and change-order documentation.
 * Identify out-of-scope work and ensure additional work is properly documented.
 * Coordinate procurement, delivery, and material readiness for electrical and controls installations.
 * Ensure field installations meet drawings, specifications, electrical codes, project standards, and quality requirements.
 * Oversee cable installation, termination, testing, labeling, controls verification, startup, and commissioning activities.
 * Manage punch-list completion, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
 * Provide regular updates regarding Client, productivity, schedule, materials, project risks, and forecasted completion.
 * Maintain strong safety and quality standards throughout project execution.