Data Center Construction Lead — Owner's Rep

TEKsystems; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem (for relocation or travel)

Job summary

Meta (through TEKsystems) in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Construction Manager - Owners Rep to lead large-scale data center projects. You will monitor long- and short-term plans, direct field activities, control costs and schedule, and ensure work meets the project documents and safety standards.

You will coordinate with General Contractors, vendors, and consultants, manage procurement and inspections, and maintain cross-functional communication to keep projects on track and within budget.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management on large-scale projects.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical environments.
• Oversight of GC and external vendors, strong documentation and QA.
• Proven cost control, scheduling, and problem solving skills.
• PM certification or CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field activities, manage plans, costs, and schedule.
• Review GC/contractor plans, procurements, and bids.
• Coordinate with GC, vendors, and consultants to deliver projects.
• Maintain safety programs and quality in accordance with specs.
• Attend OAC meetings and manage site logistics with internal teams.

Skills

Construction Management

Data center / critical facility

Vendor management

Documentation & QA

Cost tracking & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

CCM/PM certification preferred

Tools

Procore

MS Project

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Visio

Outlook / Teams / OneNote

Job description

Meta (through TEKsystems) in DeKalb, IL is seeking a Construction Manager - Owners Rep to lead large-scale data center projects. You will monitor long- and short-term plans, direct field activities, control costs and schedule, and ensure work meets the project documents and safety standards.

You will coordinate with General Contractors, vendors, and consultants, manage procurement and inspections, and maintain cross-functional communication to keep projects on track and within budget.