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TEKsystems

Project Manager

Romeoville, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $145K/yr

Data Center Project Manager * Mission Critical Project Manager If you're looking to grow your career with an organization that values ownership, collaboration, and professional development while ...

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How much do data center project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for data center project manager in Chicago, IL is $122,920.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $124,700.00 and $124,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Data Center Project Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during large-scale infrastructure projects?

Data Center Project Managers frequently work with a diverse range of teams, including network engineers, construction crews, facilities management, and IT staff. Effective collaboration involves regular meetings to align project timelines, clarify technical requirements, and address any logistical challenges. They also facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure all aspects of the project—such as safety, compliance, and resource allocation—are managed efficiently. This cross-functional teamwork is essential for delivering projects on time and within budget, while minimizing disruptions to ongoing data center operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Center Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Center Project Manager, you need expertise in project management methodologies, infrastructure planning, and a solid understanding of data center operations, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools (such as MS Project or Primavera), IT infrastructure systems, and certifications like PMP or ITIL are often expected. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help drive collaboration and manage stakeholder expectations. These competencies ensure that complex data center projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining high operational standards.

What are Data Center Project Managers?

Data Center Project Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of projects related to data center operations, construction, or upgrades. They coordinate teams, manage budgets, ensure timelines are met, and maintain compliance with safety and industry standards. Their role often involves working with various stakeholders, such as engineers, IT specialists, and vendors, to ensure that data center projects meet technical and business requirements. Effective communication, organizational skills, and technical knowledge of data center infrastructure are crucial for success in this position.

What is the difference between Data Center Project Manager vs Network Engineer?

AspectData Center Project ManagerNetwork Engineer
CertificationsPMP, Data Center certificationsCCNA, CCNP, Network certifications
Work EnvironmentData centers, construction sites, project officesNetwork operations centers, client sites, offices
Industry UsagePlanning and overseeing data center projectsDesigning, implementing, and maintaining networks

The Data Center Project Manager focuses on managing data center construction and deployment projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met. In contrast, a Network Engineer specializes in designing and maintaining network infrastructure. While both roles require technical knowledge, the Project Manager emphasizes project coordination, whereas the Network Engineer concentrates on network performance and security.

What Are the Responsibilities of a Data Center Project Manager?

A data center project manager works to manage computer systems and equipment in a data center facility. In this career, your duties and responsibilities include planning and scheduling equipment maintenance, allocating resources to handle new projects, creating an operations budget, and ensuring proper and efficient billing of clients. You also work with staff on scheduling, project assignments, and professional development. You may interact with clients to troubleshoot and to build a business relationship that could lead to future business opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Data Center Project Manager job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,920 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Commissioning Project Manager - Data Center

Pkaza

Chesterton, IN

$115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager - Data Center Construction - Chesterton, IN
This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

The CxA PM will establish, create and manage the overall commissioning process in the region, follow standards set by the organization and oversight of multiple cxa projects for large data center projects. This candidate will ensure that commissioning experts follow cxa standards, adhere to a thorough quality management / QC process and procedures that validate and document client's systems. This candidate will also handle any technical commissioning issues in the region for local data center clients.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple CxA Projects in the region as a Program Manager that consists of a full team of commissioning engineers and cxa project managers on a wide range of data center CxA projects
  • Manage project team by providing direction, monitoring effectiveness and providing leadership
  • Ability to manage a team of CxA Engineers and technical staff
  • Work closely with other functional areas of the organization, project contractors, internal / external team members, customers and suppliers
  • Oversee all phases of project management / project delivery: design, quality control, staffing, budget management (P & L) while following Industry Best Practices
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of Client, which are incorporated into overall project execution. Interface with clients to define project requirements. Establishes project work plan and deadlines.
  • Client Interface on projects; Manage client relationship / expectations with effective face to face, phone, and email communication
  • Ability to manage multiple projects; Champion design reports; Produce engineering proposals (RFPs); Facilitate client meetings / presentations that meet the project's objectives
  • Track progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets
  • Generate reports, track project costs, financial forecasts as related to project status
  • Monitor expenses to ensure they fall within the prescribed budget
  • Understand / follow company policies and procedures
  • Will manage staff; candidate will be managing the technical aspect of projects and act as a technical resource for the local commissioning team
  • Ensure CxA standards are being followed for: Equipment pre-start-up and start-up procedures; Development of standard operating procedures (SOP's) and Methods of Procedures (MOPs); Comprehensive Commissioning documentation
  • Ensure that the overall CxA process is being followed with the highest of standards:
    • Commissioning test procedures and reports
    • Commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
    • Comprehensive reports which include:
      • recommendations for optimizing building operations
      • functional checklists
      • list of deficiencies
      • equipment operation
      • maintenance manuals
  • Have the team follow Cxa Standards:
    • Review design criteria, specifications, drawings, equipment submittals, and other documentation pertinent to commissioning
    • Integrated system testing; Load Bank Testing; Compilation of all testing procedure results
    • Functional tests for various building MEP systems, such as: fire alarm and control systems, HVAC, Chillers, CRAC units, normal and standby electrical distribution systems, UPS, standby generators, and emergency lighting, etc.
    • System Assembly;
    • Commission plan preparation
    • Follow company QC process and procedures
  • Interface with clients, contractors, equipment vendors and owners agents as needed
  • Execute project assignments; Interface with project contractors, vendors, and testing technicians; Interact with all facets of the company: engineering, design, etc.
  • Verification of cxa results of test reports
  • Assist with field troubleshooting of commissioned equipment as needed; Field experience in the operation and application of Power Quality Analyzers, Power Disturbance Analyzers, Data loggers, and related system testing equipment

Qualifications:

  • Hands on experience managing Data Centers / Critical Facilities Projects with an A/E, MEP or CxA company
  • Previous Data Center / Mission Critical experience a must
  • 5 to 10 or more years of experience in the Electrical / Mechanical Commissioning Field
  • Experience with Level 1-5 commissioning
  • Experience managing cxa teams and developing plans for large scale commissioning projects
  • Experience with IEEE / ASHRAE procedures and protocols a plus
  • Possess basic knowledge of systems design for various projects
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering a plus
  • P.E. license / LEED accreditation a plus
  • PMP certification a plus
  • Project management experience in the Consulting Engineering Industry
  • Client relationship / Client Management / Client Engagement / Business Development - creating RFPs
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
  • Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills
  • Computer savvy / Microsoft Project, Excel. Ability to create complex reports, forecast modeling
  • Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
  • Must be open to 25-50% Travel

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: wqjixrnamxbrzayts9ip36q9oh@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/
If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!
Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate

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