Project/Construction Manager - Data Centers

Actalent; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a traveling Project/Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate the installation phases of data center projects from Dallas to future sites. You will work with general and subcontractors, report to the Lead Project Manager, and ensure deadlines and scope are met.

The role requires coordinating schedules, budgets, and resources across multiple sites, with an emphasis on on-site leadership and risk mitigation. This is a contract-to-hire position based in West Chester, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience applying project and construction management principles.
• Experience scheduling electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience with industrial controls in data centers or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation phases of data center projects with internal team and subcontractors.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of installation work.
• Coordinate communication between clients and subcontractors and the Project Manager.
• Develop labor resource and quality control plans to meet schedule and budget objectives.
• Manage scope, change orders, and contract compliance with FRS and specifications.
• Forecast costs and manage budgets, EAC, and contingency. Track costs monthly to avoid overruns.
• Collaborate with project team for tasks and milestones and optimize resource allocation.
• Proactively identify risks and mobilize resources to mitigate them.

Skills

PM principles

Electrical contractors

Industrial controls

Traveling role

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MES/MOM

Job description

Job Title: Project/Construction Manager - Data Centers

Job Description

We are seeking a traveling Project/Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate the installation phases of data center projects. This role involves ensuring the technical success of projects while working directly with general and subcontractors as well as the internal project team. The successful candidate will report to the lead Project Manager and work transparently to address installation issues promptly, ensuring deadlines and scope expectations are met and exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Low Voltage subcontractor's scope and schedule for data center project installations.
• Ensure the installation portion of the project is delivered on time and under budget, as defined by the Lead Project Manager.
• Facilitate communication between clients and subcontractors by collaborating closely with the Lead Project Manager.
• Work with the Project Manager to develop project labor resource plans and quality control plans to meet schedule objectives and budget requirements.
• Maintain firm control of scope and compliance with FRS and contract requirements. Ensure subcontractor scope is well defined and communicated, and proactively manage change orders and additional scope opportunities.
• Develop and maintain project cost budgets and reports, manage estimated costs at completion, earned value, and contingency. Forecast monthly project costs to avoid overruns.
• Collaborate with the project team to achieve tasks and milestones on schedule and under budget. Coordinate with the Operations group to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Communicate project progress to the team and clients, advocating effectively for the project team. Identify project risks in advance and mobilize necessary resources to mitigate these risks.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent educational experience in project and/or construction management.
• Experience utilizing project and construction management principles, methods, and tools.
• Experience scheduling and managing electrical contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience in industrial controls for data centers, building management, consumer products, automotive, food & beverage, process industries, energy management, or similar fields.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with low voltage installation or conduit and cable.
• Experience using project management software such as MS Project.
• Experience managing control system, HMI, plant data historian, and other industrial projects.
• Experience with MES/MOM solution implementation.

Work Environment

This role initially supports a project located in Dallas, TX, expected to last about a year, after which travel or relocation to subsequent job sites is anticipated. The majority of project sites will involve new data center buildings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chester, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $76.92/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Chester,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.