Job Description

Job Details:

Job Title: Lead Electrical Power Project Coordinator - UPS, Switchgear, Power Distribution
Department: Delivery / Project Services
Classification: FLSA-Exempt
Job Family: Project Delivery
Reports To: Senior Director, MEP / Site Services
Travel: As Required – Up to 80%
Employment Type: Salaried
Expected Work Hours: 40+

Position Summary

The Lead Electrical Power Project Coordinator will provide senior-level field and project coordination support for the successful execution and delivery of complex mission-critical electrical power projects. This role will work cross-functionally with project management, engineering, field services, commissioning, vendors, contractors, and clients to coordinate equipment delivery, installation, QA/QC, issue resolution, and L1-L5 commissioning activities.

The Lead Electrical Power Project Coordinator will serve as a key technical resource throughout project execution, helping ensure electrical power systems and equipment are delivered, installed, tested, and commissioned safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Essential Functions

Project Coordination

• Support Senior Project Managers and Program Managers with project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, milestones, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate day-to-day field activities associated with electrical power equipment installation and project execution.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, commissioning, field service, vendors, contractors, and client representatives.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, staging, installation, testing, and turnover activities.
• Proactively identify project risks, schedule impacts, technical issues, and potential delays and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Track project deliverables and communicate project status, issues, and action items to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with coordinating multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Electrical Power Technical Support

• Provide senior-level technical support related to mission-critical electrical power systems and equipment.
• Interpret and coordinate electrical construction drawings, one-lines, equipment layouts, specifications, and project documentation.
• Support installation and integration of electrical power distribution systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate appropriate corrective actions with engineering, contractors, manufacturers, and field personnel.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to required quality standards.
• Support electrical power system installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.

Mission-Critical Power Systems

• Coordinate work involving critical electrical infrastructure, including:
  • Medium- and low-voltage switchgear
  • Switchboards and distribution equipment
  • UPS systems
  • Generators
  • Automatic and static transfer switches
  • PDUs
  • Transformers
  • Busway systems
  • Protective devices and controls
  • Critical power distribution systems
• Demonstrate an understanding of data center electrical topologies, redundancy, resiliency, and critical power distribution schemes.

QA/QC & Commissioning

• Coordinate and support QA/QC inspections of electrical installations and equipment.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Identify deficiencies, document discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment production, delivery, installation, and turnover schedules.
• Support integrated testing and L1-L5 commissioning activities.
• Coordinate with commissioning teams, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve commissioning issues.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation, inspection records, punch lists, testing documentation, and turnover packages.

Safety

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout project execution.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable OSHA requirements, site-specific safety procedures, and company policies.
• Identify potential safety hazards and communicate concerns to appropriate project and field leadership.
• Support safe execution of electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and field activities.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of field and/or project experience in electrical construction, electrical power systems, mission-critical facilities, data centers, commissioning, or related environments.
• Strong electrical background; journeyman or master's electrical license is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex electrical power projects and field activities.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction drawings, one-lines, equipment layouts, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical electrical power distribution systems and equipment, including switchgear, generators, UPS, PDU, STS, ATS, transformers, and related equipment.
• Understanding of data center electrical topologies, redundancy, resiliency, and critical power systems.
• Working knowledge of L1-L5 commissioning processes and integrated systems testing.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and coordinate resolution of technical and project-related issues.
• Experience working with electrical contractors, equipment manufacturers, engineering firms, commissioning agents, and project management teams.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and construction/project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, collaborate, motivate, and support cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, engineers, project managers, and field personnel.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong coordination with project leadership.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Position requires work in both office and client-site environments.
• Unless located in Prineville, Oregon area, travel to project and client sites is likely required, potentially up to 80%.
• Project requirements and client deadlines may require workweeks exceeding 40 hours, including occasional weekends or holidays.
• Work may involve exposure to construction environments, outdoor conditions, elevated noise levels, and other field conditions.
• Significant computer and desk work is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with OSHA standards and site safety requirements.
• Ability to work safely around energized and critical electrical equipment in accordance with applicable safety procedures.

To submit resumes or inquire about this opportunity, please email:
PD@libertyjobs.com

Patrick DelGaone

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