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H5 Data Centers

Data Center Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$125K - $130K/yr

Responsible for facility service delivery to Colocation customers. * Accountable for infrastructure systems uptime. * Evaluates and makes recommendations on Data Center equipment and processes.

MetroSys

Data Center Technician I

Portland, OR · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Previous experience in a data center, colocation facility, or IT operations environment. * Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar. Powered by JazzHR ufZTc2D3rz

MetroSys

Data Center Technician I

Portland, OR · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Previous experience in a data center, colocation facility, or IT operations environment. * Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow, Jira, or similar.

wago

Data Center Business Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

... hyperscale, colocation, OEM, system-integrator, and major end-user segments. WAGO offers a ... Working knowledge of Data Center infrastructure, automation, industrial computing, operational ...

WAGO

Data Center Business Lead

Portland, OR · On-site

... hyperscale, colocation, OEM, system-integrator, and major end-user segments. WAGO offers a ... Working knowledge of Data Center infrastructure, automation, industrial computing, operational ...

Flexential

Data Center Technician I

Portland, OR · On-site

The Data Center Technician I is a 24x7x365, market-based position responsible for providing ... for all colocation customers, visitors, third parties and escorting them to designated work ...

Flexential

Data Center Technician I

Portland, OR · On-site

The Data Center Technician I is a 24x7x365, market-based position responsible for providing ... for all colocation customers, visitors, third parties and escorting them to designated work ...

Salute Inc.

Critical Facility Engineer II

Forest Grove, OR · On-site

$42.22 - $47.49/hr

Supports the delivery of data center services including colocation, telecommunications services, and deployment of additional services to customers and internal business systems.    * Acts as ...

Ingersoll Rand

Cooling System Design Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

... and colocation data center projects. This role is responsible for designing efficient, reliable, and sustainable thermal management solutions that support mission-critical environments. The ...

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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 Portland, OR is $175,003.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,600.00 and $180,300.00 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.

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Data Center Project Manager

Portland, OR • On-site

H5 Data Centers
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about H5 Data Centersexternal

$125K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the complete life cycle of highly complex projects including planning, execution, and closeout to ensure planned results are achieved on time. Develops budgets, timelines, and ensures progress to plan, as well as tracking critical project achievements. Works with outside vendors and internal teams to establish and achieve goals. Ensure the effective and economical use of H5 Data Center’s business resources, and to support the financial requirements of the operation at the Data Center facilities. Works to make sure proper operating procedures maintain the integrity and availability at the data center through drafting and updating documents, testing and compliance audits.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Develop and lead. 
  1. Data Center Design
  2. Mechanical
  3. Electrical projects
  1. Provide Management status of all active Data Center projects and Key Performance indicators.
  2. Lead internal resources and vendors in the execution of Data Center deployments and builds.
  3. Responsible for Data Center annual certifications and compliance as assigned.
  4. Draft and optimize various Standard Operating Procedures for Data Center.
  5. Responsible for facility service delivery to Colocation customers.
  6. Accountable for infrastructure systems uptime.
  7. Evaluates and makes recommendations on Data Center equipment and processes.  
  8. Offers recommendations for increased reliability of all systems.  

Qualifications

Education:

  1. PMP certification is preferred.

Experience: 

  1. Experience with large scale data center projects.
  2. Experience operating large data centers mechanical and electrical systems.
  1. Broad experience of IT and Technical project delivery - must be familiar with 
  1. hardware
  2. datacenter
  3. purchasing 
  4. networks
  1. Experience in facility compliance audits.
  2. Five years project management experience. 
  1. Reading and understanding 
  1. blueprints
  2. schematics
  3. control ladder drawings
  4. flow charts

Skills and Abilities

  1. Ability to create project budgets and resource plans is required.
  2. Good communication skills in dealing with employees and vendors.
  3. Strong IT user skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project.
  4. Must be capable to work on multiple projects at all times.
  5. Some travel.