Data Center Modernization Project Lead — Field & Cooling

Power Construction, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Construction, LLC seeks a Data Center Modernization Project Manager to lead field activities in a live Chicago data center upgrade, transitioning to liquid-cooled infrastructure and upgrading fiber, copper, and network systems. The role requires coordinating contractors, technicians, and client representatives while maintaining safety and quality in a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years in data center infrastructure, strong field leadership, excellent

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in data center infrastructure or related field.
• Experience installing, maintaining, upgrading, or troubleshooting data center infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Experience working in live data centers or critical environments.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, cable schedules, and installation requirements.
• Strong client-facing communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field activities supporting a major data center infrastructure and cooling modernization project.
• Coordinate replacement, migration, and upgrade of copper and fiber infrastructure.
• Oversee fiber installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, labeling, and documentation.
• Support installation, relocation, maintenance, and connection of data center equipment.
• Coordinate contractors, technicians, vendors, engineers, and client representatives.
• Serve as primary field contact; communicate progress, issues, risks, and upcoming activities.
• Review drawings, specifications, installation requirements, rack elevations, cable schedules, and field documentation.
• Coordinate work sequencing, access, shutdowns, cutovers, migrations, and turnover activities.
• Identify field conflicts and develop practical solutions with project team.
• Monitor quality and ensure installations meet standards.
• Track testing results, open issues, punch lists, and closeout docs.
• Support work within an active data center while minimizing risk and disruption.

Skills

Data center infrastructure

Field leadership

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

OTDR testing

Fiber/copper cabling

Job description

Power Construction, LLC seeks a Data Center Modernization Project Manager to lead field activities in a live Chicago data center upgrade, transitioning to liquid-cooled infrastructure and upgrading fiber, copper, and network systems. The role requires coordinating contractors, technicians, and client representatives while maintaining safety and quality in a high-stakes environment.

The ideal candidate brings 6–10 years in data center infrastructure, strong field leadership, excellent