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Data Colocation Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Interface directly with colocation providers and hardware vendors (questions, issues or new requests). Work with other teams to coordinate data center work (installation of equipment, cable patching ...

Data Center Technician

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

Interface directly with colocation providers and hardware vendors (questions, issues or new requests). Work with other teams to coordinate data center work (installation of equipment, cable patching ...

Hyperscale campuses, colocation facilities, edge data centers, and enterprise facilities Why Choose JLL for Your Data Center Career? Industry Leadership: * Work on the world's largest and most ...

Hyperscale campuses, colocation facilities, edge data centers, and enterprise facilities Why Choose JLL for Your Data Center Career? Industry Leadership: * Work on the world's largest and most ...

Cultivate, grow, and own relationships with top-tier general contractors, data center operators, colocation providers, and infrastructure tech giants, turning initial pilots into enterprise-wide ...

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How much do data colocation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for data colocation in Chicago, IL is $169,993.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $137,500.00 and $175,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Data Colocation vs Data Center Technician?

AspectData ColocationData Center Technician
Primary RoleProvides space, power, and cooling for clients' servers in a shared data center environmentMaintains, installs, and repairs hardware and equipment within data centers
CredentialsOften requires certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNARequires certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or data center-specific training
Work EnvironmentShared data center facilities, client-focusedData center facilities, hands-on hardware work
Employer & Industry UsageData center providers, hosting companiesIT service providers, enterprise data centers

While both roles operate within data centers, Data Colocation focuses on providing space and infrastructure for clients' servers, whereas Data Center Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and repair of hardware within the data center. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or service provider.

What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Data Colocation jobs?

Cities near Chicago, IL with the most Data Colocation job openings:

Infographic showing various Data Colocation job openings in Chicago, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 79% In-person, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $169,993 per year, or $81.7 per hour.

Business Development Manager (69509)

Chicago, IL โ€ข On-site

Data Clean LLC
Environmental Consulting Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Other

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Own and execute a net-new business development strategy within an assigned territory

  • Consistently identify, pursue, and close new logos

  • Lead discovery-based conversations to uncover operational risks, lifecycle gaps, and client priorities


Job description

Promerais a leading provider of critical environment management solutions for mission critical environments, including data centers, cleanrooms, and life sciences facilities. For over 45 years,weโ€™vehelped protect the performance and reliability of some of the worldโ€™s most demanding spaces. Our clients include top general contractors, hyperscale cloud providers, colocation facilities, and enterprises that rely on safe, compliant, and expertlymaintainedenvironments.Promerais ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 certified,demonstratingour commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency.

Promerais a rapidly growing, private-equity-backed national provider of critical environment and data center lifecycle services,operatingacross 13 branch offices with four strategic acquisitions completed to date. The company supports hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments through a comprehensive suite of services including pre-commissioning, technical cleaning, airflow analysis, containment, and ongoing managed services (OMS).

Promeradifferentiates itself through true end-to-end lifecyclecoverage-fromnew build and commissioning through steady-state operations -offering a broader and more technically sophisticated platform than traditional facility service providers. This is not janitorial work. These are mission-critical services performed inside live, high-risk operating environments.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) is a hunter-led, consultative sales role focused on creating demand, opening new logos, and building durable, long-term client partnerships. This individual must bring a demonstratedtrack recordof successfully selling complex solutions and services, consistently winning net-new business, and navigating dynamic, fast-moving environments.

The BDMis responsible forunderstanding each clientโ€™s operational environment, risk profile, and businessobjectives, then designing and delivering the right combination ofPromeraโ€™slifecycle services to meet those needs. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and comfortoperatingin ambiguity as client requirements and market conditions evolve.

You will prospect into data center owners, operators, general contractors, and enterprise accounts, initially winning local engagements and deliberately expanding those relationships into multi-site and national programs over time.

WhatYouโ€™llWork On

  • Own and execute a net-new business development strategy within an assigned territory
  • Consistentlyidentify, pursue, and close new logos
  • Lead discovery-based conversations to uncover operational risks, lifecycle gaps, and client priorities
  • Design tailored, solution-fit service offerings by combining pre-commissioning, technical cleaning, airflow analysis, containment, and OMS programs
  • Sell consultatively by aligningPromeraโ€™stechnical capabilities to each clientโ€™s unique environment and challenges
  • Growinitial project wins into repeat engagements, multi-site programs, and national accounts
  • Build credibility and trust with stakeholders at the site, regional, and enterprise levels
  • Collaborate closely with National Account Leaders to scale high-value accounts
  • Engage Technical VPs and subject-matter experts to support solution design and complex sales cycles
  • Maintainaccuratepipeline management, activity tracking, and forecasting in CRM
  • Consistently achieve or exceed new-logo, pipeline, and revenue targets
  • Other duties as assigned.

What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months

  • A healthy, qualified pipeline of net-new data center and critical environment accounts
  • Multiple new logos closed with repeat and expanding project work
  • Early conversion of select accounts into ongoing lifecycle or managed services programs
  • Recognition internally and externally as a trusted, value-driven, problem-solving sales partner
Qualifications
  • Sales experience withinthe data center or other criticalenvironmentspreferred,withreal estate orconstructionexperience desired.
  • Consistently exceeds individual sales quotas and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functions and levels.
  • Proven ability as an aggressive sales hunter with a drive to win new business.
  • Skilled in strategic sales planning and execution.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
  • Demonstrated closing skills with a results-driven mindset.
  • Excellent phone communication and cold-calling abilities.
  • Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
  • Active listening skills to understand client needs and objections.
  • Consistently meets or exceeds sales targets and performance goals.
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
  • Expert understanding of CRMs,Sharepoint, Office 365.
  • Travel up to 20%
  • Competitivepay, based on experience and location
  • Attractive Commission opportunities
  • Growth Sharing Incentive Plan as a private equity backed company
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life,Disabilityand other Voluntary coverage
  • 401k + matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Promotion opportunities

Why JoinPromera

  • Scaled national platform with strongprivate-equitybacking
  • Significant tailwinds from sustained data center market growth
  • Opportunity to build a territory and long-term client relationships from the ground up
  • Clear progression path to regional and national sales leadership roles

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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