Data Center Project Manager

American Cybersystems, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

401(k)

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability coverage

Legal protection

Sick time

Paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions in Dekalb, IL is seeking a senior project leader to drive Data Center Field Operations, capacity planning, and coordination of network and physical layer work. You will manage schedules, budgets, vendors, and teams across GMP/design-build/fixed-price contracts while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Strong data center PM experience is required. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years leading data center construction, with union experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or related.
• Minimum 5 years in construction/project management with a leadership role, data center focus.
• Experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects.
• Experience across GMP, design-build, fixed price, etc.
• Experience in Union environments, particularly with IBEW technicians.
• Proficient in MS Office, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Data Center Field Operations including capacity planning and network/physical layer activities.
• 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, EHS compliance, QA/QC standards, and industry regulations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and vendor performance across multiple contracts.
• Serve as primary client/stakeholder contact and provide regular leadership reporting.
• Lead planning sessions and cross-functional coordination for timely issue resolution.
• Use data-driven insights to optimize performance and inform business decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data center operations

Budgeting

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree (construction management)

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Job description

Position type: Full-time
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Location: Dekalb, IL

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Data Center Field Operations, including capacity planning, network services, and physical layer activities.
• Manage project schedules, scope, budgets, resources, and project execution from initiation through completion.
• Drive service quality, risk mitigation, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.
• Enforce safety, quality, EHS compliance, QA/QC standards, and adherence to industry regulations and construction platforms.
• Oversee financial management, forecasting, budgeting, vendor performance, invoicing, and multiple contract delivery models.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams while providing regular project updates and leadership reporting.
• Lead planning sessions, escalations, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely resolution of issues and successful project delivery.
• Utilize data-driven insights to optimize performance, improve processes, and support informed business decisions.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Project Management, or related.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction/project management in a leadership role, with a data center focus.
• Experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects.
• Experience across multiple contract and delivery models (GMP, design build, fixed price, etc.).
• Experience working in Union environments, particularly with IBEW technicians.
• Proficient in business and industry tools including MS Office, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications like OSHA 30, PMI PMP, BICSI RCDD, BICSI RTPM.

Pay Range*: $60 - $65/hr.

Benefits

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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