Data Center Project Manager

Align; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

401(k) match

ClassPass membership

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the fit-out of hyperscale data center white space within colocation environments. You will lead on-site construction management, coordinate trades, ensure quality, and drive safety and schedule adherence for critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in data center construction, strong QA/QC knowledge, and experience with containment, overhead systems, and power distribution.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Proven experience managing white space fit-out / tenant improvement projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge for installations and support systems.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and delivering projects on schedule.
• Proficient scheduling and budgeting skills; risk management and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management for data center white space fit-out projects.
• Oversee installation of containment systems, overhead cable tray, ladder rack conveyance, and cabinet supports.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Enforce quality control processes and safety standards on site.
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and progress; identify and resolve risks.
• Support commissioning and handover activities at project completion.

Skills

Construction management

Data centers

QA/QC

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Procore

Job description

Join the Team!

Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don't just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We're a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That's why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the fit-out of hyperscale data center white space within colocation environments. This roleis responsible for managing all aspects of tenant fit-out construction, including coordination of trades, sequencing of work, quality control, and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong construction management experience in data centers, with a solid understanding of white space infrastructure such as containment systems, overhead conveyance (including ladder racks and cable tray systems), structural support frameworks, and cooling components (HVAC). Familiarity with structured cabling systems (low voltage and fiber) is a plus.

• This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paidtraining,and performance-based bonuses.
• This position is based in the Detroit metro areaand will work onsite for local data center projects. Approximately 50% travel outside of the Detroit area should be expected at times.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction management for data center white space fit-out projects
• Oversee installation of:
  • Structural hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems
  • Overhead cable tray systems and ladder rack conveyance
  • Structural support systems for cabinets, racks, cable trays, and electrical power distribution infrastructure
  • Cooling infrastructure, including HVAC units
  • Power distribution from PDU down to cabinet level
• Manage trade contractors and ensure proper sequencing of work (e.g., structural supports → overhead conveyance → electrical distribution → cabling → containment) tomaintainschedule and avoid conflicts
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders
• Enforce quality control (QC) processes to ensure installations meet design specifications, load requirements, and industry standards
• Monitor project schedule, budget, and progress; proactivelyidentifyand resolve risks/issues
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols
• Review construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings related to supports and overhead systems
• Verify proper installation tolerances, anchoring, and support systems for overhead infrastructure
• Support commissioning and handover processes

Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management experience, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments
• Proven experience managing white space fit-out / tenant improvement projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and deliver projects on schedule
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including inspection of support systems and overhead installations
• ProjectManagement skills including schedulingand budgeting
• Candidate must have strongproblem-solving and decision-makingskills
• Strong stakeholderand clientcommunication

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with low voltage cabling (LVC) and/or fiber optic infrastructure within data centers
• Procore experience is strongly preferred
• RCDD-level knowledge or experience with structured cabling design standards (e.g., setting or enforcing standards)
• Experience in commissioning or turnover of data center white space environments

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Tier 2

PM26

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
• Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Cellphone Reimbursement Program
• Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
• Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
• Employee referral program

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com