Project Manager

Actalent; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Berwick, PA is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead multi-discipline infrastructure initiatives, from planning through completion, ensuring safety, reliability, and quality. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural work in high‑performance data center environments.

The role requires strong on-site leadership, contractor management, and the ability to read engineering drawings, interpret specifications, and drive schedules while balancing cost,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction or project management experience in complex infrastructure environments.
• 5+ years of managing projects in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure.
• 5+ years of on-site construction trades with vendor/contractor management.
• Strong track record of successful project execution in data centers or critical infra.
• Knowledge of data center equipment, power distribution, and cooling systems.
• Ability to discuss technical concepts with stakeholders and manage trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution and completion of data center projects.
• Serve as primary project owner across electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural disciplines.
• Act as a technical resource to identify improvements and drive optimization.
• Design, develop, and deploy solutions to address operational challenges in data centers.
• Review and validate engineering docs, diagrams, and procedures to support safe execution.
• Oversee contractors and on-site trades ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects (typically 3–12) with priorities based on capacity and needs.
• Ensure compliance with Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, OSHA codes and guidelines.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and contractor teams to coordinate work.
• Drive schedules, address risks, and verify project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Data center experience

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Contractor management

Reading engineering docs

Safety compliance

Power distribution knowledge

Mechanical cooling systems

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting and scheduling

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Project Manager

The Data Center Project Manager serves as a key technical resource within high-performance data center facilities, leading complex projects that span electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural disciplines. In this role, you oversee the full lifecycle of critical infrastructure projects from planning and design through execution and completion ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, operational reliability, and safety standards. You work both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions that improve data center performance, address operational challenges, and enhance facility capabilities across electrical systems, mechanical systems, fire detection, and building automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of data center projects, ensuring consistency with organizational strategy, commitments, and goals.
• Serve as the primary project owner across all disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, controls, and architectural, maintaining technical oversight and quality standards.
• Act as a technical resource within data center facilities, leveraging a fundamental understanding of critical systems to identify areas for improvement and drive optimization initiatives.
• Design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges in data centers and comparable critical infrastructure environments.
• Review, interpret, and validate engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures to support safe and efficient project execution.
• Oversee contractors and on-site construction trades (mechanical, electrical, general), ensuring adherence to specifications, timelines, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
• Manage multiple concurrent projectstypically 3 to 12 at a timevarying in size and scope, while effectively prioritizing based on capacity, safety, availability, and structural needs.
• Support and deliver projects within the Critical Projects Infrastructure (CPI) framework, including capacity-driven projects, safety enhancements, availability improvements, and structural renovations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building codes and regulations, including Life Safety standards and guidelines from BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Read and interpret construction specifications and drawings across all domains related to data center construction and critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and contractor teams to coordinate work, resolve issues, and maintain continuous operational readiness.
• Utilize strong judgment and decision-making skills to balance technical trade-offs, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and evaluate opportunistic new ideas that improve project outcomes.
• Drive project schedules and milestones, proactively addressing risks, constraints, and dependencies to meet deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Maintain a fast-paced, execution-focused approach that emphasizes safety, reliability, and high accountability in an operational facility environment.
• Contribute to a culture of ownership and problem-solving by identifying operational challenges, proposing solutions, and following through on implementation and verification.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of construction or project management experience in complex infrastructure environments.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects in data centers or comparable critical infrastructure in an operational space, such as facilities with 24/7 emergency backup systems, manufacturing (semiconductor, automotive, medical equipment, clean rooms), mass transportation (freight or passenger rail), oil and gas, utilities, hospitals, or similar industries.
• At least 5 years of experience in on-site construction trades, including mechanical, electrical, and general construction, with direct vendor and contractor management responsibilities.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successful project execution in data centers or critical infrastructure settings.
• Knowledge of critical data center equipment and systems, including power distribution and mechanical cooling systems.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical concepts with both internal and external stakeholders, and to manage trade-offs in complex technical environments.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering documentation, electrical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations, including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings for all domains related to data center construction.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and with contractors, operations, and engineering partners.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the technical field of power distribution and data center mechanical cooling systems.
• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a similar technical discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate feedback from a variety of stakeholders and evaluate new ideas that can improve project performance and operational efficiency.
• Significant experience delivering results in environments where precision, speed, and sound judgment are critical.
• Comfort operating in an execution-focused culture with high visibility and accountability for project outcomes.
• Motivation to take ownership of complex problems, drive solutions, and deliver visible impact in critical infrastructure settings.
• Interest in long-term career growth within data center operations and infrastructure, including potential conversion from contingent to direct employment where applicable.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site in an operational data center facility, working closely with contractors, operations teams, and engineering partners in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. The standard work schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., aligned with construction and infrastructure activity, with overtime required at times based on project timelines and milestones. The team culture is collaborative and execution-focused, emphasizing safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. You will spend significant time in active construction and operational areas, interacting daily with skilled trades and technical stakeholders, and working with critical data center equipment, power distribution systems, mechanical cooling infrastructure, fire detection systems, and building automation technologies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berwick, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Berwick,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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