Data Center Construction Manager

TEKsystems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 165,312,000 - 258,988,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site data center projects in Atlanta, GA. You will manage retrofit and new construction across a dual-site campus, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety in active facilities.

Your background includes 7+ years in construction management with MEP expertise, experience in retrofit projects, and strong stakeholder leadership to drive projects to successful turnover.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management experience, preferably within mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems.
• Proven experience managing retrofit projects in operational facilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities for both new build and retrofit data center projects.
• Manage contractor, consultant, designer, and vendor performance throughout project execution.
• Oversee retrofit work, technical modifications, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
• Coordinate project execution across multiple stakeholders while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Drive planning, sequencing, and execution strategies for construction activities in active data center environments.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, risks, and forecasts, developing mitigation plans as needed.
• Conduct regular site walks, progress reviews, and work-in-place assessments.
• Support capital budget development, cost tracking, and change management efforts.
• Review and oversee Method of Procedures (MOPs) for work performed in live facilities.
• Facilitate coordination between construction, commissioning, quality, and operations teams.
• Lead project closeout and turnover activities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

MEP systems

Construction management

Retrofit projects

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & budgeting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Construction Manager - Data Center Projects (Atlanta, GA)

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of mission-critical data center projects in Atlanta, Georgia. This role will oversee both new construction and retrofit projects across a dual-site campus environment, with a strong emphasis on managing work in operational data center facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities for both new build and retrofit data center projects.
• Manage contractor, consultant, designer, and vendor performance throughout project execution.
• Oversee retrofit work, technical modifications, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
• Coordinate project execution across multiple stakeholders while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Drive planning, sequencing, and execution strategies for construction activities in active data center environments.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, risks, and forecasts, developing mitigation plans as needed.
• Conduct regular site walks, progress reviews, and work-in-place assessments.
• Support capital budget development, cost tracking, and change management efforts.
• Review and oversee Method of Procedures (MOPs) for work performed in live facilities.
• Facilitate coordination between construction, commissioning, quality, and operations teams.
• Lead project closeout and turnover activities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management experience, preferably within mission-critical, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in MEP systems.
• Proven experience managing retrofit projects in operational facilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex field and construction issues.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent project priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the construction, commissioning, or operation of data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Owner's representative experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of CPM scheduling methodologies and Primavera P6.
• Experience managing both greenfield construction and retrofit projects.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes and project turnover requirements.

Work Environment

• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Schedule: 100% onsite
• Hours: Standard 40-hour workweek; occasional extended hours may be required during critical project phases
• Contract Length: 12 months with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role

What We're Looking For

This role requires a seasoned construction leader who can successfully manage complex retrofit and infrastructure projects while building strong relationships across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate is technically strong in MEP systems, comfortable operating in active mission-critical environments, and capable of driving projects to successful completion through collaboration, leadership, and sound decision-making.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/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 Atlanta, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.

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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.