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Data Center Project Manager - Grey Space

Sonepar USA Inc

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)

United States

Jun 25, 2026

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:

Healthcare plans
Dental & vision
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) retirement savings with company match
Professional and personal development programs

Opportunity to become a shareholder
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
Robust wellness program
Gym reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

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.