Connectivity Engineer (NAO) – Split Shift

TEKsystems; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a highly experienced contract Project Controls/Field Lead for aData Center environment in Pataskala, OH. You will manage project plans, milestones, and reporting throughout the lifecycle, coordinating with site teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Expect close collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive efficiency and safe, compliant installations. The role emphasizes strategic planning, procurement milestones, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and leading installations in accordance with design documents and specifications.
• Data center development and/or construction management experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience managing IT or IP network deployment projects in mission-critical environments requiring coordination across multiple disciplines to achieve a common objective.
• Experience leading deployments of network and structured cabling infrastructure.
• Experience performing fiber optic testing at scale, including complex troubleshooting.
• Experience with outside plant (OSP) cabling deployments, including OTDR and OLTS testing.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs, including progressive inspections and final acceptance processes.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Control: Create, maintain, and report on site project and program scopes, schedules, and milestones. Work closely with the site project management team throughout the project lifecycle, from project and program plan creation through project closeout.
• Lessons Learned: Continuously review ongoing projects for schedule and budget efficiencies, document key data points to assist field coordination, and support best practices and initiatives; coordinate SOPs/SIPs with vendors and standards efforts; facilitate lessons-learned reviews with internal and external partners.
• Forecasting: Support project controls with budgeting; share current project status with upstream and downstream partners; ensure clear handoffs between teams.
• Technical Reviews: Establish milestones for equipment procurement and track progress; assist with selection and evaluation of contractors for structured cabling in the data center.
• Metrics: Report project progress, risks, and key site initiatives to stakeholders.
• Workflow Management: Work with installation partners to establish milestones; conduct pre-project planning and handoffs; manage design delivery, validation, and change orders.
• Vendor Field Management: Oversee all connectivity-related construction activities on site; set expectations with the site team; maintain relationships with partners; promote a right-first-time culture.
• Quality Assurance: Perform site inspections to ensure vendor work meets DEC quality standards; validate installations, test reports, and adherence to codes.
• Technical Field Lead: Serve as the technical lead for industry standards; lead product evaluations, design reviews, and RFI process.
• Technical Coordination: Develop solutions for field scope gaps; support design reviews and BOM validation.
• Communication & Cross-Functional Engagement: Liaise with construction partners; coordinate with logistics; communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Safety: Enforce safety requirements and promote a safety-first culture with EHS practices.

Skills

Scheduling Coordination

Construction

QA/QC

Fiber Optic Cabling

Networking Protocols

Data Centers

Fiber Optic Testing

Audit Support

Validation

Commissioning

ISP

Network Connectivity

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Control: Create, maintain, and report on site project and program scopes, schedules, and milestones. Work closely with the site project management team throughout the project lifecycle, from project and program plan creation through project closeout.
• Lessons Learned: Continually review ongoing projects for schedule and budget efficiencies, as well as opportunities to enable cross-functional partners to succeed. Document key data points to assist with project field coordination. Support the development of project management best practices and initiatives, coordinate SOPs/SIPs with vendors, participate in global and regional standards efforts, and facilitate lessons-learned reviews with internal and external cross-functional partners.
• Forecasting: Support the project controls team with forecasting and budgeting efforts as required. Share current project status with upstream and downstream partners, ensuring clear and complete handoffs between teams.
• Technical Reviews: Establish milestones for equipment procurement and track and report progress against those milestones. Assist with the selection and evaluation of contractors supporting structured cabling work within the data center.
• Metrics: Report project progress, risks, and key site initiatives to stakeholders.
• Workflow Management: Work with installation partners to establish and track project milestones. Conduct pre-project planning and project handoffs, and ensure design delivery and validation. Identify and respond to project risks and high-priority issues quickly and effectively through appropriate action and escalation. Track and manage project change-order requests.
• Vendor Field Management: Oversee all connectivity-related construction activities and projects on site, including tracking and reporting actual progress against schedule expectations. Set and communicate clear expectations with the site team, build strong relationships with installation partners, foster a safe and collaborative working environment, and promote a “right first time” execution philosophy.
• Quality Assurance: Perform physical inspections to ensure vendor work meets DEC quality standards throughout the data center lifecycle. Validate physical installations, test reports, build accuracy, material compliance, and adherence to local codes, including conducting constructability reviews across multiple design phases.
• Technical Field Lead: Serve as the technical lead for industry and Meta standards. Lead product evaluations, design reviews, and installation methodologies in the field, including scope clarification, design interpretation, and installation details. Own and manage the Request for Information (RFI) process.
• Technical Coordination: Develop solutions for field-related scope gaps and design clashes. Partner with DEC design and engineering teams to support design reviews, bill of materials (BOM) reviews, and as-built drawing validation.
• Communication & Cross-Functional Engagement: Liaise with construction partners to ensure deliverables are achieved during new builds and retrofit projects. Coordinate with logistics partners, vendors, and suppliers to ensure a smooth end-to-end flow of materials. Work closely with relevant teams to proactively communicate project progress, risks, and key initiatives to stakeholders.
• Safety: Ensure vendors adhere to safety requirements in accordance with local regulations and DEC safety best practices. Promote a “safety first” culture while collaborating with others in support of shared objectives. Foster an environment of open and transparent communication and demonstrate strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices.

Skills

Scheduling Coordination, Construction, QA/QC, Fiber Optic Cabling, Networking Protocols, Data Centers, Fiber Optic Testing, Audit Support, Validation, Commissioning, ISP, Network Connectivity

Top Skills

• Scheduling Coordination
• Construction
• QA/QC
• Fiber Optic Cabling
• Networking Protocols

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and leading installations in accordance with design documents and specifications.
• Data center development and/or construction management experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience managing IT or IP network deployment projects in mission-critical environments requiring coordination across multiple disciplines to achieve a common objective.
• Experience leading deployments of network and structured cabling infrastructure.
• Experience performing fiber optic testing at scale, including complex troubleshooting.
• Experience with outside plant (OSP) cabling deployments, including OTDR and OLTS testing.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs, including progressive inspections and final acceptance processes.

Experience Level

Expert Level

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pataskala, OH.

Pay And Benefits

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

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Pataskala,OH. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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, 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.