Data Center Project Manager - Grey Space
Virtual-5, US
Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.
SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is “Powered by Difference.” By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.
We’re looking for a Senior Data Center Project Manager – Grey Space to lead large-scale electrical infrastructure initiatives supporting data center construction and expansion across national accounts.
In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of complex grey space projects—from pricing strategy and quoting through execution support and delivery alignment. You’ll partner closely with customers, contractors, manufacturers, and internal teams to drive consistency, scalability, and profitability across multi-site deployments.
This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives in complex environments and brings deep expertise in electrical distribution systems and national account program management.
What You’ll Do
Lead National Pricing & Quoting Strategy
- Own national pricing programs for data center grey space projects across multiple regions
- Develop and manage detailed quotes for large-scale electrical scopes, including:
- Electrical distribution equipment
- Wire and cable (low and medium voltage)
- Conduit, raceway, and supports
- Wiring devices, boxes, fittings
- Interior and exterior lighting systems
- Build standardized pricing models, labor assumptions, and BOM structures
- Partner with manufacturers to negotiate pricing, rebates, and supply agreements
- Ensure competitive positioning while maintaining margin expectations
Serve as a Key Customer Partner
- Act as a senior point of contact for national data center customers and contractors
- Support pre-bid meetings, scope alignment, and high-level customer discussions
- Guide internal teams on pricing strategy and technical requirements
- Ensure consistency across multi-site, multi-region deployment
Support Project Execution
- Collaborate with field teams and operating companies to support project delivery
- Provide technical guidance on material selection and substitutions
- Troubleshoot supply chain, logistics, and coordination challenges
- Ensure alignment between quoted scope, delivered materials, and customer expectations
Drive Vendor Strategy & Standardization
- Partner with manufacturers across wire, conduit, fittings, lighting, and distribution
- Promote standardization of materials across projects and customers
- Identify value engineering and prefabrication opportunities
- Support long-term vendor relationships aligned with growth
What You Bring
Experience
- 8–10+ years of experience in project management, estimating, or quoting environments
- Proven success leading large-scale electrical or data center-related projects
- Experience supporting national accounts and multi-site deployments
- Strong background working with contractors, engineers, and building owners
- Experience reading drawings and performing material take-offs
- Demonstrated success in pricing strategy and financial ownership of projects
Skills & Expertise
- Deep knowledge of electrical distribution and data center grey space systems
- Strong commercial and pricing strategy acumen
- Ability to interpret construction drawings and build detailed material quotes
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Vendor negotiation and relationship management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
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What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
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Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.