Data Center Construction Project Manager IV

TEKsystems • Johnstown, OH

7d • $60 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

Lead construction, commissioning, and turnover of data center projects across a leased portfolio throughout North America. Serve as a liaison among contractors, consultants, project teams, and stakeholders, helping ensure safe delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. Projects include retrofits in active data halls and new build-outs, including work in live data center environments. The role involves multiple projects in varying phases, project planning and execution, schedule and risk management, cost tracking, change orders, commissioning, and closeout. The posting gives conflicting work-location details: it describes the position as 100% remote with approximately 50% travel, but later states it is fully onsite in New Albany, Ohio. It also lists differing pay ranges: $70–$90 per hour and $60–$80 per hour. The position is a 12-month contract with strong potential for extension.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in construction management, project management, operations, maintenance, or project planning.
• Experience managing data center, mission-critical, telecommunications, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in varying phases of completion.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and connectivity systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Data center construction experience.
• Mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience commissioning retrofit and new data center projects.
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling methodologies.
• Experience using Primavera P6.
• Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $600K to $100M+.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and project controls.
• Experience supporting QA/QC initiatives and contractor performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite construction, commissioning, and turnover of data center projects.
• Support Lead Construction Managers with contractor, consultant, designer, and vendor management.
• Oversee retrofit projects within active data halls and new build-outs across a leased data center portfolio.
• Coordinate activities among contractors, consultants, QA/QC teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead project planning, scope development, sequencing, and execution strategies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules with Project Controls and Scheduling teams.
• Manage project risks, schedule impacts, and issue escalation processes.
• Drive project execution to meet predictable turnover dates and delivery milestones.
• Conduct regular site walks and monthly Work-In-Progress (WIP) reviews to validate completed work and project status.
• Manage change orders and support cost negotiations with contractors and vendors.
• Assist with developing capital project budgets and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates.
• Manage monthly CapEx forecasting and project financial tracking.
• Analyze project status reports and develop mitigation plans for schedule, quality, and financial risks.
• Develop and manage Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for retrofit activities in live data center environments.
• Support commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Build relationships with contractors, consultants, landlords, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Promote safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Disability coverage, including short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility and employment classification
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• Transportation benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed