Data Center Construction Program Manager

Actalent • Northlake, IL • 4h ago

Job Title: Senior Field Operations Construction Program Manager Job Description

The Senior Field Operations Construction Program Manager leads the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of complex datacenter construction projects ranging from 250,000 to 100 million. This role requires interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills with expertise in datacenter operations and construction. Responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams and vendors, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-efficiency, and aligning execution with the data center development strategy. The role also champions values by fostering an inclusive work environment and upholding customer availability and safety as core operational pillars. This position plays a strategic and tactical role in delivering mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain best practices to identify and implement cost-effective solutions.

Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners.

Drive the deployment of scalable solutions across Operations Construction projects.

Facilitate decision-making to support solutions, schedules, and change management.

Apply influence, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills to evaluate options and recommend effective solutions.

Regularly review cost and KPI metrics, invoices, and policy/process communications with client partners.

Serve as the single point of contact for project development and delivery.

Coordinate meetings and activities with vendors, cost managers, and incorporate lessons learned.

Attend owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, providing updates as needed.

Report project progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.

Provide consistent weekly project status reporting.

Lead the development, management, and reporting of safety, scope, schedule, budget, and risk.

Maintain direct fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.

Operate independently in support of datacenter operations.

Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Project Execution Requests (PERs), and other approval documentation.

Validate vendor costs including pay application and change order review and approval.

Essential Skills

High School Qualification or equivalent AND 6+ years' experience in datacenter construction or mission-critical environments OR equivalent experience.

4+ years' experience managing end-to-end delivery of complex datacenter construction projects or related mission-critical environment projects with cross-functional teams and meeting delivery deadlines independently OR equivalent experience.

Deep understanding of construction management including cost, schedule, and safety management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field AND 12+ years of progressive experience in the development of mission-critical facilities OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 14+ years progressive experience in the development of mission-critical facilities.

Professional licenses in Construction Management and/or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.

Experience in program management, project management, data center, vendor management, vendor selection, KPI, RFP, project execution plan, construction management, and retrofit.

10+ years of experience in the relevant field.

Experience in data center retrofit projects.

Work Environment

This position is located 100% onsite in Chicago, IL. The work environment is dynamic and involves collaboration with various teams and stakeholders. The role requires managing and overseeing complex construction projects, ensuring that the mission-critical infrastructure is delivered efficiently and effectively. The dress code is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Northlake, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $81.00 - $91.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northlake,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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