Project Manager - Data Center Infrastructure

GOR Group has partnered with a leading technology infrastructure organization seeking a Project Manager to support a large-scale, mission-critical data center program in DeKalb, Illinois. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the delivery and operation of one of the nation's most significant digital infrastructure projects.

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of data center operational and construction-related initiatives, ensuring successful execution through disciplined project management, safety leadership, cost control, schedule management, and stakeholder coordination. This individual will drive operational excellence, foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, and support best-in-class delivery standards within a mission-critical environment.

Our client is a recognized leader in technology infrastructure and integration services, known for delivering complex projects with precision, innovation, and accountability. This role offers exposure to high-profile programs, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact within the rapidly growing data center industry.

• Opportunity to support a landmark data center development project
• Work within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Career advancement opportunities with an industry-leading organization
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and digital infrastructure initiatives

• Lead day-to-day data center field operations, including capacity management, network services, and physical infrastructure activities.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and execution plans.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Identify and manage project change events utilizing established change management processes.
• Measure and drive service delivery performance against defined SLAs and KPIs.
• Serve as the primary onsite escalation point for planning, scheduling, work prioritization, and ticket resolution with internal and cross-functional partners.
• Define project priorities, establish delivery roadmaps, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
• Manage scope, schedule, and resource changes while maintaining stakeholder alignment and communication.

• Promote and enforce safety standards, protocols, and procedures across all project activities.
• Ensure quality control through effective documentation, reporting, and tracking processes.
• Maintain compliance with applicable codes, regulations, construction technology platforms, and industry standards.
• Manage incidents and escalations, coordinating corrective actions and providing leadership updates.
• Identify project risks and obstacles early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop, standardize, and govern SOPs while driving process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee QA/QC activities for structured cabling and physical infrastructure installation projects.
• Maintain ownership of physical infrastructure assets through project acceptance and turnover.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance, audits, and procedural adherence throughout project execution.

• Support forecasting, budgeting, cost control, and project financial reporting.
• Manage various contract and project delivery models, including:
  • Lump Sum
  • Cost Plus
  • GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
  • Design-Build
  • Time & Materials
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance.
• Review invoices, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and executive leadership.
• Provide regular communication regarding project status, milestones, risks, and priorities.
• Develop presentations and facilitate meetings for both small and large stakeholder groups.
• Monitor communication platforms and ensure timely project updates.
• Manage resource utilization, onboarding, workforce coordination, and performance accountability.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders while advocating for operational improvements.
• Deliver regular reporting including project roadmaps, risks, mitigation plans, and critical project changes.
• Facilitate planning sessions, operational reviews, and cross-functional coordination meetings.

• Proactively identify project challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Utilize data and analytics to support informed decision-making and project optimization.
• Promote innovation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a customer-facing representative and primary communication conduit across functional teams.
• Adapt effectively to evolving technologies, tools, and operational processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management,…