Data Center Project Manager

Job Title: Data Center Project ManagerJob Description The Data Center Project Manager leads complex mechanical, electrical, and critical‑infrastructure capital projects across enterprise data centres. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from scope definition and design coordination through procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover to operations. You will ensure all projects meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements while supporting sustainability and certification objectives. Responsibilities Serve as the primary project lead for all assigned mechanical, electrical, and critical‑infrastructure CAPEX initiatives within enterprise data centres. Develop and maintain comprehensive project scope documents, schedules, budgets, risk registers, status reports, and financial updates for stakeholders. Execute end‑to‑end procurement activities, including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and contract negotiation. Coordinate closely with internal engineering teams, data centre operations, MEP consultants, and third‑party service providers to ensure alignment with established data centre standards and governance. Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities for HVAC systems, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, fire and life safety systems, and other mechanical and electrical components. Manage project CAPEX budgets and support vendor payment generation and tracking as required. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, safety protocols, and industry standards, including support for SLA and KPI commitments. Maintain accurate project documentation, status tracking, change‑management processes, and an appropriate meeting cadence throughout the project lifecycle. Support sustainability and certification goals such as LEED, WELL, WiredScore and other relevant frameworks through project design and execution on a per‑project basis. Partner with data centre operations teams to ensure seamless handover of completed projects into steady‑state operations. Provide owner‑side project management for refresh programmes of existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure at data centre sites, particularly within the NY/NJ area. Work collaboratively with operations teams, construction vendors and their project managers, engineering partners, and commissioning service providers to deliver infrastructure refresh projects in live data centre environments. Essential Skills 5–10+ years of experience managing MEP or mission‑critical construction projects within data centres or a similar critical environment. Strong knowledge of critical facility systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and commissioning processes. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage vendors, and oversee large‑scale project budgets. Strong communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations and produce accurate, clear documentation. Ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast‑paced environments while maintaining safety, quality, and governance standards. Experience delivering end‑to‑end mechanical, electrical, and technology‑infrastructure construction projects, including scope definition, design coordination, vendor oversight, financial management, commissioning support, and handover to operations. Ability to ensure projects consistently meet performance, compliance, safety, and operational readiness requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred. Experience working within financial services environments, particularly in live financial data centres undergoing equipment refresh, is preferred. Experience with sustainability and building or infrastructure certification programmes such as LEED, WELL, WiredScore or similar frameworks. Clear understanding that this is a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) focused role rather than a telecoms or application/software development position. Why Work Here? This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on the reliability, resiliency, and modernisation of a global data centre environment. You will gain exposure to senior engineering leadership, high‑impact infrastructure programmes, and cross‑functional teams delivering complex, mission‑critical projects. The environment encourages collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning across a broad portfolio of data centre initiatives. Work Environment You will work predominantly on site in data centres in New Jersey, with an expectation of being present four days per week. The environment is highly technical and operationally critical, focused on mechanical and electrical infrastructure such as HVAC, UPS, generators, PDUs, controls, and fire and life safety systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, construction vendors, and commissioning service providers in live data centre facilities where safety, compliance, and governance are paramount. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Somerset, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/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. 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 Type This is a hybrid position in Somerset,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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