Chicago Data Center Field Lead: Infra & Cooling Modernization

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction is seeking a Lead Field Infrastructure Engineer to support a major data center modernization project in Chicago. You will lead field activities, coordinate fiber and copper upgrades, and ensure safe, compliant installation within a live data center environment.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of data center infrastructure experience, strong technical leadership, and exceptional client-facing communication skills compatible with active projects and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in data center infrastructure, telecommunications, construction, or related field.
• Experience installing, maintaining, upgrading, or troubleshooting data center infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Experience with fiber testing, circuit validation, or migration activities.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, cable schedules, and installation requirements.
• Ability to work on-site in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Lead field activities supporting a major data center infrastructure and cooling modernization project.
• Coordinate the replacement, migration, and upgrade of copper and fiber infrastructure.
• Oversee fiber installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, labeling, and documentation.
• Support the installation, relocation, maintenance, and connection of data center equipment.
• Coordinate contractors, technicians, vendors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Serve as a primary field contact and communicate project progress, technical issues, risks, and upcoming activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, installation requirements, rack elevations, cable schedules, and field documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving

Live data center operations

On-site work

Education

Engineering degree or related

Construction management background

Job description

Power Construction is seeking a Lead Field Infrastructure Engineer to support a major data center modernization project in Chicago. You will lead field activities, coordinate fiber and copper upgrades, and ensure safe, compliant installation within a live data center environment.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of data center infrastructure experience, strong technical leadership, and exceptional client-facing communication skills compatible with active projects and on-site collaboration.