Data Center Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the construction, commissioning, and turnover of mission-critical data center projects across North America. This role will manage multiple projects simultaneously, including new buildouts, retrofits, and connectivity infrastructure deployments within a large-scale data center portfolio. Candidates should have strong experience delivering data center or critical infrastructure projects, managing contractors, and driving projects from planning through closeout.

• Lead onsite construction activities from preconstruction through turnover.
• Manage contractors, vendors, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee new data hall buildouts, facility retrofits, and expansion projects.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and change management.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and overall performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, QA/QC efforts, and project closeout documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, WIP reviews, and progress meetings.
• Manage MOPs and construction activities within live data center environments.
• Escalate critical project issues and develop mitigation plans.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with project safety requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience in construction, project planning, operations, or related fields.
• 7-10+ years of direct experience supporting data center, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects valued between $600K and $100M+.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, contractor management, budgeting, scheduling, and project delivery.

• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or mission-critical data center environments.
• Experience managing fiber, connectivity, and network infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and structured cabling systems.
• Experience leading commissioning efforts for both retrofit and new construction projects.
• Familiarity with CPM scheduling methodologies and Primavera P6.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Data Center Construction
• Construction Management
• Fiber & Connectivity Infrastructure
• Mission Critical Facilities
• Commissioning & QA/QC
• Contractor Coordination
• Budget & Cap Ex Management
• Project Scheduling
• Risk Management
• Project Closeout
• MOP Management

• 12-month contract with potential for a 12-month extension.
• Ideal candidates will have a proven track record delivering complex data center projects while maintaining safety, schedule, budget, and quality goals.

This is a Contract position based out of DeKalb, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in DeKalb,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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