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Electrical Project Manager

Electrical Project Manager

contractVienna, AustriaPosted 1/6/2026

Salary negotiable

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Electrical Project Manager opportunity in Vienna, Austria, with a leading European construction solutions provider. This role offers management of electrical systems on complex engineering projects.

Key Highlights

  • Manage electrical systems on complex engineering projects
  • Lead site safety in conjunction with project and safety advisors
  • Oversee subcontractor activities and progress against schedule
  • Contribute to the close out of all project items

Electrical Project Manager — Role Overview

As Electrical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the electrical systems package on site, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to project schedules and budgets. Your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of large-scale installation projects.

Electrical Project Manager — Responsibilities

As Electrical Project Manager, you will:

  • Manage the Electrical Systems package.
  • Manage Site Safety in conjunction with the Project Manager and the Safety Advisor, including the setup, management, and close out of the safety file.
  • Lead a focused Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental culture within your team.
  • Manage Site QA in conjunction with the QA Manager including set up, management and close out of file.
  • Manage the Project Schedule in conjunction with the Project manager, consulting Engineer and Client requirements.
  • Manage all costs associated with your package, including the electrical team, subcontractors, material deliveries, plant and equipment, variations, and valuations.
  • Manage all day-to-day site operations.
  • Ensure policies and procedures are included in supply chain contracts and followed closely.
  • Manage sub-contractor activities including tracking progress against schedule and manpower levels. Ensure that there is a weekly minuted meeting with sub-contractors.
  • Manage the “In Progress” snagging system ensuring that the supervisors return weekly punch lists where applicable. Ensure all snags are distributed to all Sub-contractors.
  • Issue direct labour hours and sub-contractor hours to time administrator for tracking centrally.
  • Attend Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings and Handover Meetings.
  • Close out of all project items including Final Account, O & M Manuals, Punch List, Safety File, QA File, Material and Plant re-locations, Project Plan – all with the support of the site project manager and your project team.
  • Issue weekly cost reports, including all orders placed, materials expected, and labour levels.
  • Issue internal weekly progress report rolled up from project supervisors report, highlighting progress percentage complete based on WBS codes and any concerns. Highlight any risk elements within the control of the company, e.g.: late deliveries.
  • Issue external weekly progress report, to the project manager, highlighting areas not available, delays, shortage of design, third party hold ups and percentage complete.
  • Schedule material deliveries to correspond with the project schedule. Track all deliveries.
  • Maintain a weekly project photographic diary.
  • Perform all other duties associated with the role.

Electrical Project Manager — Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A trade and/or relevant third level qualification
  • Minimum 5 years previous experience in Project Management
  • Proven record of coordinating and managing large installation projects
  • Experience dealing with Industrial Relations issues
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety
  • Experience in design and build
  • Good technical knowledge of both Electrical and Mechanical systems
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work well within strict deadlines
  • Ability to drive a large-scale project

Rewards & Package

Market-leading package reflecting the specialist nature of this role. Full international assignment support including accommodation arrangements, flight allowances, and visa sponsorship as required.

Comprehensive benefits package: company healthcare plan, pension scheme with employer contributions, and access to extensive training and professional development programmes. Full package details confirmed at offer stage.

About the Company

Our client is a major EPC contractor specializing in complex engineering and construction projects for leading corporations across Europe.

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What does a Electrical Project Manager do in data centre construction?

A Electrical Project Manager in data centre construction is responsible for delivering specialist work on Tier III and Tier IV facilities. Day-to-day tasks vary by project phase but typically involve coordination with MEP teams, quality assurance, and ensuring build standards meet client specifications.

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