Connectivity Engineer (AKN)

TEKsystems; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 229,233,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Senior Connectivity Infrastructure Project Manager to lead mission-critical data center connectivity initiatives in Graniteville, SC. This on-site contract role combines expertise in structured cabling, fiber, network infrastructure, and comprehensive project leadership to drive design reviews, turnover, and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will oversee cross-functional teams, manage schedules and vendors, and ensure QA/QC across deployments in hyperscale

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing schedules, milestones, vendors, contractors, and project delivery activities.
• Strong background in data center construction, commissioning, infrastructure deployment, or critical facilities operations.
• Experience leading deployments involving fiber optic cabling, structured cabling, network infrastructure, or connectivity systems.
• Experience working within live critical environments requiring strict operational controls and change management.

Responsibilities

• Own site-level connectivity infrastructure activities from design review through turnover and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including construction, commissioning, engineering, logistics, operations, and vendor partners.
• Identify project risks, drive issue resolution, and elevate critical items when necessary.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure deployment

Vendor management

Data center

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Senior Connectivity Infrastructure Project Manager Mission Critical Data Center Infrastructure *Location:* Aiken, SC *Type:* Contract *Level:* Senior / Expert

Overview We are seeking a Senior infrastructure professional to support mission-critical data center deployments and connectivity programs within hyperscale environments.

This role sits at the intersection of *connectivity infrastructure, critical facilities, construction execution, commissioning, and project delivery*. The ideal candidate has experience leading complex deployments involving structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, network connectivity, commissioning activities, vendor management, and mission-critical systems.

This is not a pure networking position and it is not a pure MEP role. Successful candidates combine technical infrastructure knowledge with strong project leadership, field execution, stakeholder management, and quality assurance experience.

Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Program Delivery

• Own site-level connectivity infrastructure activities from design review through turnover and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including construction, commissioning, engineering, logistics, operations, and vendor partners.
• Identify project risks, drive issue resolution, and elevate critical items when necessary.

Connectivity Infrastructure

• Oversee deployment of structured cabling, fiber optic infrastructure, network pathways, and supporting connectivity systems.
• Review design packages, bill of materials (BOMs), installation plans, and as-built documentation.
• Support installation partners during deployment, validation, testing, turnover, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure field execution aligns with approved designs, standards, and specifications.

Mission-Critical Environment Oversight

• Coordinate activities impacting critical power, cooling, network, and operational systems.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, testing, integrated systems validation, and operational readiness processes.
• Support handoff between construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Monitor infrastructure readiness and ensure project milestones support business objectives.

Vendor & Construction Management

• Manage installation partners, contractors, and third-party service providers.
• Conduct field audits, progress reviews, quality inspections, and installation verification.
• Drive accountability for schedule, safety, quality, and performance.
• Establish a strong "right first time" culture across all project participants.

Quality Assurance & Technical Leadership

• Perform field inspections and quality reviews of deployed infrastructure.
• Validate fiber test results, installation quality, structured cabling standards, and network readiness.
• Lead technical issue resolution and coordinate responses to RFIs, field conflicts, and scope gaps.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned processes.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing schedules, milestones, vendors, contractors, and project delivery activities.
• Strong background in data center construction, commissioning, infrastructure deployment, or critical facilities operations.
• Experience leading deployments involving fiber optic cabling, structured cabling, network infrastructure, or connectivity systems.
• Experience working within live critical environments requiring strict operational controls and change management.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, field inspections, and installation verification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hyperscale or colocation data center experience.
• Experience with commissioning, operational readiness, startup, or turnover activities.
• Working knowledge of:
• Critical power systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• ATS systems
• EPMS/BMS platforms
• Cooling infrastructure
• Chillers, CRAHs, CDUs, or similar systems
• Experience with OSP/ISP deployments and fiber testing (OTDR, OLTS).
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, ADO, Procore, or equivalent platforms.
• PMP, PE, CxA, or related certifications preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Hyperscale Data Centers
• Colocation Providers
• Mission Critical Construction
• Critical Facilities Operations
• Data Center Commissioning
• Connectivity Infrastructure Delivery
• Structured Cabling Programs
• Network Infrastructure Deployment
• Owner's Representative Organizations
• MEP Infrastructure Project Delivery

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is not solely a network engineer or solely an MEP engineer. Successful candidates typically have a blend of:

• Project ownership
• Construction execution
• Connectivity infrastructure experience
• Mission-critical facilities exposure
• Vendor management
• Commissioning participation
• Operational readiness and turnover experience

and can confidently manage projects involving power, cooling, network infrastructure, structured cabling, fiber connectivity, and contractor execution within a hyperscale data center environment.

*Job Type & Location*

This is a Contract position based out of Graniteville, SC.

*Pay and Benefits*

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

*Workplace Type*

This is a fully onsite position in Graniteville,SC.

*Application Deadline*

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe, and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance*

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector*

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):*

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.