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Mission‑Critical Data Center Construction Program Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description What your day could look like

You open with a preconstruction huddle, aligning budgets, scope, and schedule for a new data hall. Mid‑morning, you review submittals and procurement status for switchgear, UPS, generators, and cooling equipment—confirming lead times and risk mitigations. After lunch, you’re on site, walking MEP installs, validating power distribution and mechanical layouts against drawings, and reinforcing safety and QA standards. The afternoon closes with a commissioning readiness check, followed by an executive update summarizing milestones, variances, and next‑step actions.

The role at a glance

  • Own the full lifecycle of data center construction—from preconstruction planning through closeout and turnover
  • Direct budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management to deliver on time and within cost targets
  • Coordinate seamlessly with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to keep scope aligned
  • Oversee mission‑critical systems: MEP, power distribution (UPS/generators), cooling, and redundancy infrastructure
  • Enforce rigorous quality, safety, and commissioning requirements across all phases
  • Track performance and produce clear, regular reporting for all stakeholders

What you bring

  • Proven success managing data center or other mission‑critical builds
  • Deep understanding of MEP, critical power (UPS/generators), and cooling systems
  • Experience steering fast‑paced projects with stringent uptime and reliability demands
  • Confident leadership with excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Mastery of budgeting, scheduling, and construction documentation
  • Familiarity with commissioning processes and final turnover of critical facilities

Compensation and benefits

  • Base salary up to $170,000
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Generous PTO
  • Performance‑based bonuses

About us and where we build

Join a leading Electrical Contractor delivering high‑performance data center projects across the Chicago metro area and the broader Midwest. Help us execute technically complex facilities to the highest standards of quality and reliability.