Data Center Project Lead

Innova Solutions Inc; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental & vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability insurance

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time

Paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring a Data Center Project Manager for an 8-month contract in Dekalb, IL. You will lead field operations, manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholders, and drive safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in data center construction/PM, experience with multiple delivery models, and proficiency in common construction tools. This is a W-2 engagement with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years in construction or project management with a data center focus.
• Experience with multiple contract/delivery models (GMP, design-build, fixed price).
• Experience working in Union environments, particularly with IBEW technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Data Center Field Operations including capacity planning and network services.
• Manage project schedules, scope, budgets, resources, and execution from initiation to completion.
• Drive service quality, risk mitigation, change management, and continuous improvement across site operations.
• Enforce safety, quality, EHS compliance, QA/QC, and industry regulations.
• Oversee financial management, forecasting, budgeting, vendor performance, invoicing, and multiple contract models.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Data Center Operations

Stakeholder Management

Project Scheduling

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or related

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Job description

Innova Solutions is hiring a Data Center Project Manager for an 8-month contract in Dekalb, IL. You will lead field operations, manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholders, and drive safety and quality across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 5+ years in data center construction/PM, experience with multiple delivery models, and proficiency in common construction tools. This is a W-2 engagement with comprehensive benefits.