Job Title: Data Center Project ManagerThis role offers the opportunity to support large-scale data center expansion projects while working alongside highly skilled engineering, construction, and operations teams. If you enjoy solving complex problems, leading cross-functional initiatives, and improving critical infrastructure, this position provides meaningful impact and long-term growth potential.
Role OverviewAs a Data Center Project Manager, you will oversee the planning, execution, and operational readiness of new data center builds. You'll guide projects from early design through turnover, ensuring they meet operational standards, compliance requirements, and long-term reliability goals. This is a visible, hands-on role supporting mission-critical infrastructure.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Delivery- Lead small-to-medium projects through planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Coordinate CE audits, compliance verifications, and operational readiness assessments.
- Identify infrastructure vulnerabilities and recommend improvements in equipment, design, and technology.
- Develop detailed project plans, integrate technical activities, and drive accountability across stakeholders.
- Prepare and present project proposals, findings, and reports to leadership.
- Review, recommend, and approve contract scopes and cost estimates.
Operational Leadership & Point of Contact- Serve as the primary operations interface during data center design and construction.
- Oversee new data center builds from an operational perspective, ensuring long-term maintainability.
- Manage responses to RFIs to minimize risk, confusion, or operational impacts.
- Implement QA/QC processes post-IST and throughout turnover phases.
- Manage turnover deliverables, warranty items, defect resolution, and TSB tracking.
- Participate in advisory committees, Go/No-Go evaluations, and design reviews.
- Conduct operational readiness walks (L2, L3, L4, Post-IST) to ensure alignment with operational standards.
- Collaborate with SMEs and logistics teams to manage spare-parts inventory and procurement.
Required Qualifications- OSHA or OSHA-approved NFPA 70E certification.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of applied experience in a technical field (automotive, electrical, controls, data center, etc.)
- OR 5+ years of industry experience plus relevant college coursework.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including potential 12-hour shifts or rotating schedules.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
- 5+ years of experience in critical environments such as:
- UPS, generators, AHUs
- Physical IT infrastructure (servers, SANs, networking, structured cabling, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications- Technical degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications such as:
- ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA, Microsoft, Network+, PMP, ITIL, CDCP.
Work Requirements- Monday through Friday, core hours between 7 AM and 7 PM.
- Supplier-provided Windows 11 compatible laptop required.
PPE Requirements- Steel/composite toe boots (ankle-covering, slip-resistant, ASTM F2413-05 compliant)
- Type 2 ANSI Z89 hard hat or helmet
- ANSI/CE/EN-approved safety glasses with side shields
- Level 5 cut-resistant gloves
- High-visibility vest
- Ear protection (multiple-use ear plugs)
Skills & Competencies- Data center operations
- Technical infrastructure support
- Hardware and critical environment systems
- Project management
- Data center migration
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination
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Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Northlake, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Northlake,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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