Data Center Construction Manager

TEKsystems; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the construction, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical data center projects across North America. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, including new builds, retrofits, and connectivity deployments, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget goals.

The role requires leading onsite activities, coordinating contractors, and driving projects from planning through closeout, with emphasis on data center expertise and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years in construction, project planning, operations or related fields.
• 7–10+ years supporting data center, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects valued between $600K and $100M+.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contractor management, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities from preconstruction through turnover.
• Manage contractors, vendors, consultants and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee data hall buildouts, retrofits, and expansion projects.
• Support planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
• Monitor costs, schedules, risks, and overall performance.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, QA/QC, and closeout documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, WIP reviews and progress meetings.
• Manage MOPs and construction in live data centers.
• Escalate issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Promote safety culture and compliance with requirements.

Skills

Data Center Construction

Construction Management

Fiber & Connectivity Infrastructure

Mission Critical Facilities

Commissioning & QA/QC

Contractor Coordination

Budget & CapEx Management

Project Scheduling

Risk Management

Project Closeout

MOP Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Manager Data Center Construction & Connectivity

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the construction, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical data center projects across North America. This role will manage multiple projects simultaneously, including new buildouts, retrofits, and connectivity infrastructure deployments within a large-scale data center portfolio. Candidates should have strong experience delivering data center or critical infrastructure projects, managing contractors, and driving projects from planning through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities from preconstruction through turnover.
• Manage contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee new data hall buildouts, facility retrofits, and expansion projects.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and overall performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, QA/QC efforts, and project closeout documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, WIP reviews, and progress meetings.
• Manage MOPs and construction activities within live data center environments.
• Escalate critical project issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience in construction, project planning, operations, or related fields.
• 7-10+ years of direct experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects valued between $600K and $100M+.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contractor management, budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data center environments.
• Experience managing fiber, connectivity, and network infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and structured cabling systems.
• Experience leading commissioning efforts for both retrofit and new construction projects.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling methodologies and Primavera P6.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills

• Data Center Construction
• Construction Management
• Fiber & Connectivity Infrastructure
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Commissioning & QA/QC
• Contractor Coordination
• Budget & CapEx Management
• Project Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Project Closeout
• MOP Management

Additional Details

• 12-month contract with potential for a 12-month extension.
• Ideal candidates will have a proven track record delivering complex data center projects while maintaining safety, schedule, budget, and quality goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of DeKalb, IL.

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 DeKalb,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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.