Data Center Project Manager - Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical Engineering - Analysts

MassGenics, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

401(k)

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

Innova Solutions is hiring a Data Center Project Manager in Dekalb, IL for an 8-month contract. You will lead day-to-day field operations for data center projects, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in data center construction PM, with experience in GMP/design-build/fixed-price contracts. The position emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, including use of MS Office,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, PM, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction/project management in a leadership role, 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.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura and other construction platforms.

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 execution from initiation through completion.
• Drive service quality, risk mitigation, change management, and continuous improvement 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 primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams with regular updates.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Job description

Data Center Project Manager - Civil, Electrical, & Mechanical Engineering

Job ID: 1025431 DEKALB, Illinois Job Type: Contract Added - 2 days ago

Job Description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Data Center Project Manager

Position type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 8 months
Location: Dekalb, IL

As a Data Center Project Manager, you will be:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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*: $55 - $65 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: 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, and 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.

• 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/

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Job ID: 1025431 DEKALB , Illinois Job Type: Contract Added - 2 days ago

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