Electrical Project Director

Job Title: Electrical Project Director

Job Description

The Traveling Project Director is tasked with leading a business unit with full accountability for operational performance, financial results, safety, customer satisfaction, and project execution. This role involves overseeing multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, typically generating $25M+ in annual revenue, while managing Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and administrative staff across multiple states. The director will drive business growth, develop client relationships, mentor project leadership teams, and ensure successful project delivery while maintaining company standards for safety, quality, profitability, and customer service. Extensive travel is required to support project teams and clients throughout assigned territories.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent electrical construction projects ensuring financial objectives, schedule commitments, quality standards, and safety requirements are achieved.
• Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for assigned business operations and project portfolio.
• Supervise and develop Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and support staff.
• Drive employee growth through coaching, mentoring, career development planning, and leadership training.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while promoting exceptional customer service throughout the organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for clients, project teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry developments involving data centers, advanced technology facilities, BMS/EPMS systems, and emerging construction trends.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and stakeholders when pursuing or performing work in existing company markets.
• Lead project startup activities including preconstruction planning, kickoff meetings, and quality execution strategies.
• Manage contracts, claims, disputes, change orders, risk mitigation efforts, and client negotiations.
• Partner with estimating teams during project pursuits, turnover meetings, bid reviews, procurement efforts, and project buyout activities.
• Support business development and identify opportunities for future work with existing and prospective clients.
• Conduct recurring project reviews focused on schedule performance, safety compliance, budget management, forecasting accuracy, and productivity.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and project team assignments are in place to support successful project outcomes.
• Facilitate project closeout activities, lessons learned reviews, and final project documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, safety requirements, policies, and best practices.
• Recruit, hire, develop, evaluate, and retain top-performing employees.
• Perform personnel management responsibilities including performance reviews, promotions, corrective actions, and workforce planning.
• Evaluate contractual obligations and project risks across all assigned work.
• Manage forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and project visibility.
• Coordinate construction planning efforts to align project schedules with client milestones and delivery requirements.
• Communicate project risks, challenges, opportunities, and accomplishments to executive leadership and operational teams.
• Develop and maintain annual business plans and provide quarterly performance updates.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong background in low voltage systems (BMS, EPMS).
• Experience in construction management, project management, and electrical construction.
• Proficiency in contract administration, risk management, estimating and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of data center and mission-critical environments.
• Expertise in project controls and forecasting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Viewpoint, Bluebeam, ConEst, or similar estimating software.
• Experience with construction project management platforms.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organization, time management, and multitasking abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor"s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related field required.
• Master"s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical construction, mission-critical construction, data center construction, or related fields.
• Demonstrated history of successfully managing large-scale electrical construction projects and operations.
• Experience overseeing annual revenue portfolios exceeding $25 million.
• Previous leadership experience managing large teams, including 60+ employees across multiple reporting levels.
• Proven success leading geographically dispersed project teams.
• Valid Drivers License.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• State Electrical License preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The position requires 60-80% travel and candidates can be based anywhere on the west half of the country. Projects are primarily located across the western half of the US, including states such as Wyoming, Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma. The role offers the opportunity for a discretionary year-end bonus, a 401k with a 40% employer match (up to the federal limit), a GSA Per Diem, and a car allowance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $250000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Opportunity for a discretionary year end bonus. 401k with a 40% employer match (up to federal limit.)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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