Senior Data Center Connectivity Engineer (Field Lead)

TEKsystems; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a highly experienced contract Project Controls/Field Lead for aData Center environment in Pataskala, OH. You will manage project plans, milestones, and reporting throughout the lifecycle, coordinating with site teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Expect close collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive efficiency and safe, compliant installations. The role emphasizes strategic planning, procurement milestones, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing and leading installations in accordance with design documents and specifications.
• Data center development and/or construction management experience.
• Experience with Primavera P6.
• Experience managing IT or IP network deployment projects in mission-critical environments requiring coordination across multiple disciplines to achieve a common objective.
• Experience leading deployments of network and structured cabling infrastructure.
• Experience performing fiber optic testing at scale, including complex troubleshooting.
• Experience with outside plant (OSP) cabling deployments, including OTDR and OLTS testing.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs, including progressive inspections and final acceptance processes.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Control: Create, maintain, and report on site project and program scopes, schedules, and milestones. Work closely with the site project management team throughout the project lifecycle, from project and program plan creation through project closeout.
• Lessons Learned: Continuously review ongoing projects for schedule and budget efficiencies, document key data points to assist field coordination, and support best practices and initiatives; coordinate SOPs/SIPs with vendors and standards efforts; facilitate lessons-learned reviews with internal and external partners.
• Forecasting: Support project controls with budgeting; share current project status with upstream and downstream partners; ensure clear handoffs between teams.
• Technical Reviews: Establish milestones for equipment procurement and track progress; assist with selection and evaluation of contractors for structured cabling in the data center.
• Metrics: Report project progress, risks, and key site initiatives to stakeholders.
• Workflow Management: Work with installation partners to establish milestones; conduct pre-project planning and handoffs; manage design delivery, validation, and change orders.
• Vendor Field Management: Oversee all connectivity-related construction activities on site; set expectations with the site team; maintain relationships with partners; promote a right-first-time culture.
• Quality Assurance: Perform site inspections to ensure vendor work meets DEC quality standards; validate installations, test reports, and adherence to codes.
• Technical Field Lead: Serve as the technical lead for industry standards; lead product evaluations, design reviews, and RFI process.
• Technical Coordination: Develop solutions for field scope gaps; support design reviews and BOM validation.
• Communication & Cross-Functional Engagement: Liaise with construction partners; coordinate with logistics; communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Safety: Enforce safety requirements and promote a safety-first culture with EHS practices.

Skills

Scheduling Coordination

Construction

QA/QC

Fiber Optic Cabling

Networking Protocols

Data Centers

Fiber Optic Testing

Audit Support

Validation

Commissioning

ISP

Network Connectivity

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a highly experienced contract Project Controls/Field Lead for aData Center environment in Pataskala, OH. You will manage project plans, milestones, and reporting throughout the lifecycle, coordinating with site teams and vendors to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Expect close collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive efficiency and safe, compliant installations. The role emphasizes strategic planning, procurement milestones, risk management, and