Department Manager - Large-Scale Data Center ConstructionLocation: Cedar Rapids, IA (On-site)
Employment Type: Permanent (Direct Hire or Contract-to-Hire considered)
OverviewA leading national infrastructure services provider is seeking a
Department Manager to oversee their scope of work on a
large, multi-building data center campus in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is a
high-visibility leadership role on a project with a
minimum 7-year duration, offering significant career growth and exceptional compensation for successful execution.
The Department Manager will operate as the senior leader on-site, effectively running the location as its own business. This role is responsible for building and leading the team, managing all operational, financial, and customer-facing aspects of the work, and ensuring project success across multiple construction phases.
Key Responsibilities- Build, lead, and manage a high-performing department team, including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, performance management, and corrective action when necessary
- Foster a strong site culture aligned with company values and safety standards
- Oversee workload distribution and staffing plans across multiple concurrent scopes
- Manage full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and cost controls
- Lead and/or support estimating and bid activities
- Manage scopes of work that may include:
- Structured cabling
- Audio-visual systems
- Security systems
- Life safety systems
- BIM and estimating functions
- Serve as the primary liaison with the customer and key stakeholders
- Ensure quality, safety, and compliance across all project activities
- Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency
- Hold PMs, peers, and leadership accountable to commitments and delivery
- Ensure successful project execution through turnover
Required Qualifications- 10+ years of experience managing complex low-voltage, security, or commercial construction operations
- Proven success managing large, multi-building construction sites (data centers strongly preferred)
- 7+ years in a supervisory or managerial leadership role
- 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, low-voltage, or related construction fields
- Demonstrated experience managing:
- Budgets and profit margins
- Scheduling and staffing
- Multi-disciplinary construction scopes
- Strong customer-facing experience acting as a client liaison
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and direct reports (exempt and non-exempt)
Education- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Work Environment- On-site at a new data center construction campus
- Monday-Thursday on-site
- Remote Fridays may be possible based on project timelines and performance
- Travel within regional territory as needed
Compensation & Benefits- Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
- Bonus Potential: $15,000 - $20,000 per quarter (up to $80,000 annually)
- Bonus metrics tied to revenue and profitability targets
- Car Allowance: $750/month
- Cell Phone Allowance: $150/month
- Total Expected Compensation: $210,000 - $230,000+
Why This Role?- Exceptional visibility on one of the largest data center builds in the region
- Opportunity to operate the site as your own business
- Clear pathway to elevated leadership roles based on performance
- Long-term project stability on a multi-year campus build
Interview Process- Group interview with regional director and branch leadership
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Altoona, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $200000.00 - $240000.00/yr.
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 Altoona,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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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