Department Manager

TEKsystems•Altoona, IA

6d•$200,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

A leading national infrastructure services provider is seeking a Department Manager to oversee their scope of work on a large, multi-building data center campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is a high-visibility leadership role on a project with a minimum 7-year duration, offering significant career growth and exceptional compensation for successful execution. The Department Manager will operate as the senior leader on-site, effectively running the location as its own business. This role is responsible for building and leading the team, managing all operational, financial, and customer-facing aspects of the work, and ensuring project success across multiple construction phases.

Requirements

10+ years of experience managing complex low-voltage, security, or commercial construction operations
Proven success managing large, multi-building construction sites (data centers strongly preferred)
7+ years in a supervisory or managerial leadership role
5+ years of experience in telecommunications, low-voltage, or related construction fields
Demonstrated experience managing: Budgets and profit margins Scheduling and staffing Multi-disciplinary construction scopes
Strong customer-facing experience acting as a client liaison
Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project)
Ability to manage multiple projects and direct reports (exempt and non-exempt)
High School Diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and manage a high-performing department team, including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, performance management, and corrective action when necessary
Foster a strong site culture aligned with company values and safety standards
Oversee workload distribution and staffing plans across multiple concurrent scopes
Manage full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and cost controls
Lead and/or support estimating and bid activities
Manage scopes of work that may include: Structured cabling Audio-visual systems Security systems Life safety systems BIM and estimating functions
Serve as the primary liaison with the customer and key stakeholders
Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all project activities
Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency
Hold PMs, peers, and leadership accountable to commitments and delivery
Ensure successful project execution through turnover