Data Center Team/Site Lead - Nationwide travel team
About The Position
The Data Center Team Lead / Site Lead is responsible for overseeing the physical installation and positioning of data center infrastructure, including server racks, cabinets, and related hardware. This role leads deployment teams on large-scale data center projects, ensuring equipment is safely moved, assembled, secured, and prepared for integration within data center environments. The Team Lead / Site Lead serves as the on-site leader for rack deployment activities, coordinating technicians, managing workflow, ensuring adherence to project timelines, and maintaining safety and quality standards throughout the installation process. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead teams in fast-paced deployment environments.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in data center deployments, construction, warehousing, or similar hands-on technical environments
- Previous experience leading teams or coordinating field operations
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the day
- Comfortable using power tools (drills, anchors, etc.)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments
- Willingness to travel extensively
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience leading rack installation or data center deployment teams
- Strong understanding of server rack assembly, layout alignment, and deployment best practices
- Ability to read and interpret floor plans, rack elevation diagrams, and technical layouts
- Experience coordinating project timelines and daily field activities
- Basic understanding of structured cabling
- Certification or experience operating electric pallet jacks or similar equipment
- Familiarity with safety procedures in industrial or technical environments
- Certification to operate electric pallet jacks or similar equipment
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate teams performing server rack and cabinet installations within data centers
- Oversee rack positioning, anchoring, alignment, and layout execution according to floor plans and deployment schematics
- Drill into concrete floors and ensure racks are properly secured using anchors and bolts per specifications
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact between field technicians, project managers, and customers
- Assign daily tasks and monitor team productivity to ensure project milestones are met
- Ensure all installations comply with safety standards, quality expectations, and data center requirements
- Operate and oversee the safe use of material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, lifts)
- Assist with basic cabling activities, including routing and dressing cables as needed
- Support inventory handling, equipment staging, and deployment preparation
- Troubleshoot installation issues and escalate concerns when necessary
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment on-site
- Enforce OSHA and site-specific safety protocols at all times
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior technicians and new team members
- Supervise field technicians during rack installation and deployment activities
- Coordinate labor resources and adjust priorities based on project demands
- Ensure proper communication between field teams and project leadership
- Monitor work quality and ensure installations meet customer and project standards
- Track project progress and report status updates to management
- Identify and resolve on-site operational challenges
- Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
Benefits
- Comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
- Vision plan
- Dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term disability
- Critical Illness insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous amount of PTO and Holidays
- Education Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
