Remote Data Center Construction Project Lead

TEKsystems; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Site Superintendent/Connectivity Engineer to lead data center construction, commissioning, and turnover across North America. You will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence in a large leased portfolio.

The role requires experience with mission-critical infrastructure, cross-functional collaboration, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in construction management, project management, operations, maintenance, or project planning.
• Experience managing data center, mission-critical, telecommunications, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects in various phases.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and connectivity systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage onsite construction, commissioning, and turnover of data center projects.
• Support Lead Construction Managers with contractor, consultant, designer, and vendor management.
• Oversee retrofit projects within active data halls and new build-outs across a leased data center portfolio.
• Coordinate activities between contractors, consultants, QA/QC teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Lead project planning, scope development, sequencing, and execution strategies.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules with Project Controls and Scheduling teams.
• Manage project risks, schedule impacts, and escalation processes.
• Drive project execution to ensure turnover dates and milestones.
• Conduct regular site walks and monthly WIP reviews to validate status and progress.
• Manage change orders and support cost negotiations with contractors and vendors.
• Assist with capital budgets and ROM estimates.
• Manage monthly CapEx forecasting and project financial tracking.
• Analyze status reports and develop mitigation plans for risks.
• Develop and manage Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for retrofit activities.
• Support commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Foster relationships with contractors, landlords, designers, and stakeholders.
• Promote safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Skills

Construction management

Data center projects

Project scheduling

CPM scheduling

Leadership communication

MS Office

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Site Superintendent/Connectivity Engineer to lead data center construction, commissioning, and turnover across North America. You will coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence in a large leased portfolio.

The role requires experience with mission-critical infrastructure, cross-functional collaboration, and strong leadership.