Data Center Project Manager

Align; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Paid training

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Align is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the fit‑out of hyperscale data centres in the Detroit metro area. This full-time position involves managing tenant fit‑out construction, coordinating trades, and ensuring quality control while meeting mission-critical infrastructure deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10+ years of relevant construction management experience and strong problem-solving skills. The role includes approximately 50% travel outside of the Detroit area.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management experience in mission‑critical or data centre environments.
• Strong ability to manage subcontractors and maintain project schedules.
• Familiarity with low voltage cabling systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management for data centre fit‑out projects.
• Oversee installation of structural systems and power distribution.
• Enforce quality control processes to meet design specifications.

Skills

Construction management experience

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder communication

Project Management skills

Knowledge of QA/QC processes

Tools

Procore

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the fit‑out of hyperscale data centre white space within colocation environments. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of tenant fit‑out construction, including coordination of trades, sequencing of work, quality control, and delivery of mission‑critical infrastructure.

• This is a full‑time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance‑based bonuses.
• This position is based in the Detroit metro area and will work onsite for local data centre projects. Approximately 50% travel outside of the Detroit area should be expected at times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on‑site construction management for data centre white space fit‑out projects
• Oversee installation of:
  • Structural hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
  • Overhead cable tray systems and ladder rack conveyance
  • Structural support systems for cabinets, racks, cable trays, and electrical power distribution infrastructure
  • Cooling infrastructure, including HVAC units
  • Power distribution from PDU down to cabinet level
• Manage trade contractors and ensure proper sequencing of work (e.g., structural supports → overhead conveyance → electrical distribution → cabling → containment) tomaintainschedule and avoid conflicts
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Enforce quality control (QC) processes to ensure installations meet design specifications, load requirements, and industry standards
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and progress; proactively identify and resolve risks/issues
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols
• Review construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings related to supports and overhead systems
• Verify proper installation tolerances, anchoring, and support systems for overhead infrastructure
• Support commissioning and handover processes

Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management experience, preferably in mission‑critical or data centre environments
• Proven experience managing white space fit‑out / tenant improvement projects in colocation or hyperscale data centres
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and deliver projects on schedule
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including inspection of support systems and overhead installations
• ProjectManagement skills including schedulingand budgeting
• Candidate must have strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Strong stakeholder and client communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with low voltage cabling (LVC) and/or fiber optic infrastructure within data centres
• Procore experience is strongly preferred
• RCDD‑level knowledge or experience with structured cabling design standards (e.g., setting or enforcing standards)
• Experience in commissioning or turnover of data centre white space environments