Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Centers
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About the Position
Senior Electrical Project Manager – Data Centers
Ref#: J022958_1787903832
Type of work
Permanent
Country
South Korea
Start date
October 1st, 2026
Duration
Permanent
The Opportunity
We are supporting an international organization working across major data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Korea.
They are looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Project Manager / Senior Electrical Project Manager to join an established project team supporting the delivery of a large-scale data center development in Gimpo.
This is a genuine Project Management position, with responsibility for managing the electrical scope from design development through construction, testing, and commissioning. We are specifically looking for candidates who have progressed beyond site supervision and can demonstrate experience managing contractors, consultants, schedules, costs, and multiple stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the electrical package across design, construction, and commissioning
- Coordinate electrical design development and resolve technical issues with consultants and contractors
- Manage electrical contractors and specialist suppliers throughout project delivery
- Review technical drawings, specifications, submissions, and construction proposals
- Lead electrical coordination meetings and track actions through to completion
- Monitor construction progress against programme, quality, and cost requirements
- Coordinate procurement of major electrical equipment and long-lead items
- Support tendering, contractor selection, and commercial evaluations
- Review variations, payment applications, and cost impacts
- Oversee electrical quality control and commissioning activities
- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders
- Liaise with relevant Korean authorities and utilities where required
- Ensure electrical works are delivered safely and in accordance with project requirements
- Provide regular reporting on progress, technical issues, risks, and key deliverables
About You
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Project Manager with a strong track record delivering complex construction projects.
You should have:
- Minimum 5 years of site-based construction experience, in addition to any office-based experience
- A degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, MEP, Construction Management, or a related discipline
- Proven experience managing electrical works on large-scale construction projects
- Experience managing contractors and subcontractors rather than purely supervising site activities
- Strong understanding of electrical installation, design coordination, procurement, and commissioning
- Experience with project schedules, cost control, change management, and quality management
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Good understanding of Korean construction requirements and permitting processes
- Fluent Korean and English
Candidates at Senior Project Manager level with significant experience managing major electrical packages are also encouraged to apply.
Data Centre Experience
Previous experience on data center or other mission-critical projects is highly desirable.
Relevant backgrounds may include experience with:
- Hyperscale or large-scale data centers
- Colocation data centers
- Mission-critical facilities
- Large industrial or technology facilities
- Complex MEP construction projects
- High-voltage / critical power infrastructure
Candidates with strong electrical project management experience from adjacent sectors may also be considered where they can demonstrate experience managing complex, high-value construction projects.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on a major data center development in Korea
- Exposure to international clients and large-scale mission-critical projects
- Collaborative, international project environment
- Long-term career development opportunities
Contact Information
Joshua Whitaker
Business Director
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