Data Center Project Lead – Mission-Critical Ops

The GOR Group, LLC; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Job summary

GOR Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead a large-scale data center program in DeKalb, Illinois. You will oversee the full lifecycle of operational and construction initiatives, driving safety, cost control, and schedule discipline while coordinating with internal teams and clients.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality infrastructure, managing SLAs, coordinating vendors, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in project management or construction management for data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with GMP, Design-Build, Fixed Price and Cost-Plus contracts.
• Strong knowledge of safety, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Ability to lead, communicate clearly, and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day data center field operations, including capacity management and infrastructure activities.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and execution plans.
• Oversee all phases of delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality alignment.
• Manage change events using established processes and track KPIs and SLA performance.
• Serve as onsite escalation point for planning, scheduling, and ticket resolution with partners.
• Define priorities, roadmaps, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance throughout the project.
• Monitor vendor performance and control project expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Change management

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Other construction and project management software

Job description

GOR Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead a large-scale data center program in DeKalb, Illinois. You will oversee the full lifecycle of operational and construction initiatives, driving safety, cost control, and schedule discipline while coordinating with internal teams and clients.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality infrastructure, managing SLAs, coordinating vendors, and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.