Project Manager

Location: On-site | Cedar Rapids, IA (relocation assistance available)

A nationally recognized electrical contractor dedicated to mission-critical environments is expanding its data-center build team. As the Project Manager, you will own the full project lifecycle for high-density electrical installations that power cloud computing, AI, and other next-gen technologies. You will steer cross-functional crews, vendors, and client stakeholders toward on-time, on-budget delivery - while shaping the future of secure, always-on digital infrastructure.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base plus performance bonus.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance from day one.
• 401(k) with 4 percent dollar-for-dollar match.
• 15+ days PTO, 6 paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career roadmap into senior PM, operations, or estimating leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Translate client vision into detailed scopes, schedules, and cost forecasts, aligning people, materials, and equipment for flawless execution.
• Lead field supervisors, electricians, and subcontractors, setting clear milestones and driving a culture of safety excellence (zero-incident mindset).
• Track earned value, cash flow, and change orders in real time using Bluebeam, Procore, Accubid, or P6, quickly course-correcting when risks emerge.
• Facilitate weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings, providing concise dashboards on KPIs such as percent complete, variance at completion, and punch-list burn-down.
• Champion continuous improvement - documenting lessons learned, benchmarking best practices, and coaching emerging leaders on the team.
• Close projects with rigor: verify QA/QC sign-offs, compile turnover packages, and drive warranty hand-offs so clients remain raving fans.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years directing electrical or MEP projects within data-center, semiconductor, or other 24/7 facilities.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA 30 or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• Proven command of budget management, critical-path scheduling, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Strong communicator who can simplify technical details for executives and trades alike.

About Blue Signal:  

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