Construction Manager- Hyperscale Data Center Construction

Construction Project Manager - Hyperscale Data Center Construction

Location:

Chicago, IL

Employment Type:

Contract

Industry: Data Center Construction / Mission Critical Infrastructure

About the Opportunity

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support a leading hyperscale data center operator as it continues to expand and enhance its mission-critical infrastructure portfolio.

This role offers the opportunity to act as an Owner's Representative, overseeing complex data center construction, expansion, retrofit, and modernization projects that support large-scale cloud and digital infrastructure operations.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience managing construction projects from conception through closeout, combined with expertise in hyperscale data centers, mission-critical environments, MEP systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and fiber connectivity. This position serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, vendors, and field operations teams to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, within budget, and in accordance with the highest quality standards.

This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing sector and contribute to the development of critical infrastructure that powers modern technology and cloud services worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead the full project lifecycle from planning and preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

+ Coordinate resources across internal teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders.

+ Support project planning activities including scope development, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

+ Review contractor execution plans, site logistics plans, project schedules, and safety programs.

+ Oversee project performance related to cost, quality, schedule, procurement, safety, and change management.

+ Facilitate Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and serve as the primary owner representative on assigned projects.

+ Ensure contractor compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements.

+ Manage the review and approval process for MOPs, SOPs, and MSOW documentation.

+ Oversee equipment procurement, delivery, commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.

+ Conduct routine site walks to validate progress, safety compliance, construction quality, and milestone achievement.

+ Coordinate operational constraints, planned outages, blackout windows, and field activities within active data center environments.

+ Develop and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.

+ Foster a culture centered around safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

+ 10+ years of construction project management experience.

+ Demonstrated success managing projects from initiation through final completion.

+ Experience supporting hyperscale data center construction and/or other mission-critical facilities.

+ Familiarity with construction activities in live operational environments.

+ Working knowledge of commissioning processes, change management, MOPs, SOPs, and MSOWs.

+ Experience managing General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consulting partners.

+ Strong work history in project budgeting, procurement, scheduling, quality assurance, and risk management.

+ Excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

+ Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

Must-Have Skills

+ Construction Project Management

+ Full Lifecycle Project Management

+ Data Center Construction

+ Telecommunications & Fiber Infrastructure

+ MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Systems

+ Construction Management

+ Schedule Management & Cost Control

+ Contractor Coordination & Oversight

+ Safety Program Management

+ Quality Assurance & Compliance

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

+ PMP, PMI, or comparable project management certification.

+ Technical experience supporting:

+ Mechanical Systems

+ Electrical Systems

+ Telecommunications Infrastructure

+ Fiber Optic Networks

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Experience with Greenfield and/or Brownfield data center projects.

+ Proficiency with:

+ Procore

+ Microsoft Project

+ Microsoft Office Suite

+ Microsoft Teams

+ Visio

+ PMIS Platforms

Why Join?

This opportunity places you at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing segments of the construction industry. As organizations continue investing heavily in hyperscale infrastructure, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering projects that support cloud computing, AI technologies, and mission-critical operations around the globe.

You'll have the chance to work on high-profile, large-scale construction initiatives while partnering with experienced industry leaders and top-tier contractors. In addition to long-term project stability, this position offers exposure to…