Senior Project Manager - Onsite Power Delivery

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is transforming data center delivery by developing sustainable, scalable infrastructure solutions for hyperscale customers across the United States. The Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of onsite behind-the-meter power infrastructure, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, stakeholders, budgets, schedules, risk, and energization for large-scale data center developments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of all power infrastructure scopes including:
• Onsite Microgrid delivery
• Substations (AIS/GIS)
• Medium- and high-voltage distribution
• Switchgear and protection systems
• Develop and manage project schedules aligned with overall campus milestones
• Ensure coordination between power engineering, civil, structural, and MEP scopes impacting power delivery
• Drive early risk identification and mitigation planning
• Coordinate with AHJs and permitting authorities
• Partner with internal development, procurement, finance, and operations teams to align infrastructure delivery with customer capacity commitments
• Develop and manage power delivery infrastructure budgets
• Oversee bid packages, contractor selection, and contract negotiations
• Track and manage change orders specific to electrical and utility scopes
• Monitor long-lead equipment procurement (transformers, switchgear, breakers, generators)
• Forecast cost risk tied to material pricing and supply chain constraints
• Review design documents for constructability, phasing strategy, and operational resilience
• Validate redundancy, resiliency, and scalability requirements
• Ensure protection studies, arc flash analysis, and commissioning plans are incorporated
• Coordinate factory witness testing and on-site commissioning activities
• Develop detailed energization milestone plans
• Power engineering and delivery
• Equipment manufacturing
• Mitigation planning for long-lead items and grid constraints
• Provide clear reporting on power readiness status to executive leadership
• Ensure adherence to high-voltage safety protocols
• Oversee compliance with utility standards and electrical codes
• Support development of energization procedures and turnover documentation
• Provide concise, data-driven updates on:
• Power capacity milestones
• Cost exposure
• Delivery risk
• Long-lead equipment tracking
• Elevate issues early with recommended solutions

Requirements:

• 5–10+ years of experience managing large-scale infrastructure or electrical construction projects including significant experience with the engineering, procurement and construction delivery of onsite, behind-the-meter microgrid power solutions, including the use of natural gas and renewables
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Additional training or certifications related to high-voltage systems or power systems considered a plus
• Experience delivering medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, substations, or utility interconnections
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, consultants, and utility providers
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, and change orders
• Experience coordinating long-lead electrical equipment procurement (transformers, switchgear, generators)
• Familiarity with commissioning and energization processes for electrical infrastructure
• Ability to travel up to 50% for company gatherings and to project sites
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PE (Professional Engineer) preferred but not required
• Experience working on data centers, mission-critical facilities, energy infrastructure, or large industrial projects preferred