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Blue Signal Search

Project Manager

Blue Signal Search, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404

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Project Manager Location:

On-site | Cedar Rapids, IA (relocation assistance available)

A nationally recognized electrical contractor dedicated to mission‑critical environments is expanding its data‑center build team. As the Project Manager, you will own the full project lifecycle for high‑density electrical installations that power cloud computing, AI, and other next‑gen technologies. You will steer cross‑functional crews, vendors, and client stakeholders toward on‑time, on‑budget delivery while shaping the future of secure, always‑on digital infrastructure.

What’s in It for You

Health, dental, vision, life insurance from day one.

401(k) with 4 percent dollar‑for‑dollar match.

15+ days PTO, 6 paid holidays, and volunteer time off.

Career roadmap into senior PM, operations, or estimating leadership.

What You’ll Do

Translate client vision into detailed scopes, schedules, and cost forecasts, aligning people, materials, and equipment for flawless execution.

Lead field supervisors, electricians, and subcontractors, setting clear milestones and driving a culture of safety excellence (zero‑incident mindset).

Track earned value, cash flow, and change orders in real time using Bluebeam, Procore, Accubid, or P6, quickly course‑correcting when risks emerge.

Facilitate weekly owner/architect/contractor meetings, providing concise dashboards on KPIs such as percent complete, variance at completion, and punch‑list burn‑down.

Champion continuous improvement—documenting lessons learned, benchmarking best practices, and coaching emerging leaders on the team.

Close projects with rigor: verify QA/QC sign‑offs, compile turnover packages, and drive warranty hand‑offs so clients remain raving fans.

What You’ll Bring

5+ years directing electrical or MEP projects within data‑center, semiconductor, or other 24/7 facilities.

Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA 30 or higher.

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Proven command of budget management, critical‑path scheduling, and cost‑to‑complete analysis.

Strong communicator who can simplify technical details for executives and trades alike.

About Blue Signal Blue Signal is an award‑winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top‑tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

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