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CAI

Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$128K - $150K/yr

The Project Manager will be the POC with client (data center/ building commissioning companies) personnel and the Regional Manager. The Project Manager will execute the work as well as oversee it.

JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

Chicago, IL · On-site

Senior Electrical Studies Engineers * Associate Project Managers - Critical Environments What These Jobs Involve You'll be at the forefront of data center innovation, working on cutting-edge ...

JLL

Data Center - Talent Network

Chicago, IL · On-site

Senior Electrical Studies Engineers * Associate Project Managers - Critical Environments What These Jobs Involve You'll be at the forefront of data center innovation, working on cutting-edge ...

Vertex Innovations

Senior Project Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Mission-Critical Data Center Construction | Senior Project Manager LOCATION Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL (US) TRAVEL Weekly on-site at project site EXPERIENCE 10+ years, data center delivery ...

Vertex Innovations

Senior Project Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Mission-Critical Data Center Construction | Senior Project Manager LOCATION Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL (US) TRAVEL Weekly on-site at project site EXPERIENCE 10+ years, data center delivery ...

Vertex Innovations

Senior Project Manager

Lisle, IL · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Mission-Critical Data Center Construction | Senior Project Manager LOCATION Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL (US) TRAVEL Weekly on-site at project site EXPERIENCE 10+ years, data center delivery ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior data center project manager in Wheaton, IL is $122,459.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $141,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Data Center Project Manager vs Data Center Technician?

AspectSenior Data Center Project ManagerData Center Technician
CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP), relevant experienceTechnical certifications (CompTIA, Cisco), technical training
Work EnvironmentOversees projects, manages teams, coordinates with clientsPerforms hands-on technical tasks, maintains hardware and infrastructure
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in data center construction, upgrades, and large-scale projectsUsed in daily operations, troubleshooting, and hardware installation

The Senior Data Center Project Manager focuses on planning, coordinating, and overseeing data center projects, requiring strong project management skills and certifications. In contrast, Data Center Technicians handle the technical, hands-on tasks necessary for maintaining and troubleshooting data center hardware. Both roles are essential but serve different functions within the data center environment.

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Data Center Commissioning Project Manager

CAI

Chicago, IL • On-site

$128K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, and troubleshoot data center/building commissioning facilities and equipment at client sites.

  • Identify and coordinate activities for commissioning and reporting, serving as the point of contact with client personnel and regional management.

  • Execute and oversee commissioning work, ensuring it meets project requirements.

Job description

*THIS IS NOT A DATA ENGINEERING RELATED POSITION*
 
Position Description:
Your responsibilities as a Data Center Cx PM will include:
Working with project teams at client sites to inspect, test, and troubleshoot data center/ building commissioning facilities and/ or equipment. This person is responsible for identifying and coordinating activities for commissioning and reporting. The Project Manager will be the POC with client (data center/ building commissioning companies) personnel and the Regional Manager. The Project Manager will execute the work as well as oversee it. Electrical and/or Mechanical commissioning experience is required.
 
Requirements include:
Position Requirements:
BS in an electrical, mechanical, engineering field or equivalent experience
5-10+ years or more of experience in commissioning and qualification in the Data Center industry, Leading large (minimum of 4 megawatts) projects/facilities. Comfort in the Construction industry (managing vendors, clients, subcontractors) is a plus.
Experience with commissioning plans/test scripts, schedules, budgets, change orders and summary reports is desired.
Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams with full commissioning responsibility is desired.
 
Other Requirements:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Able to travel domestically and internationally as required 
Able to work (paid) overtime 
Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future. 
 
About CAI
CAI is established in 1996, that has grown year over year to more than 800 people worldwide. We provide commissioning, qualification, validation, start-up, project management and consulting services related to operational readiness to FDA regulated and other mission critical industries.
 
Are You Ready?
Our approach is simple; we put the client’s interests first, we do not stop until it is right, and we will do whatever it takes to get there.
We are committed to living our Foundational Principles, both professionally and personally:
We act with integrity
We serve each other
We serve society
We work for our future
 
Benefits
Our full-time positions offer competitive compensation and benefits which include: 24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year, health insurance at extremely low cost to employee, financial support for both internal and external professional education as well as 70% long term disability paid for by the company.
 
CAI Operations DCx Managers will be exposed to cutting edge technologies in the Hyperscale and other spaces. You will have an opportunity to work with recognized subject matter experts allowing YOU to be a key player in bringing data technologies to market. As part of our company culture, we invest in YOUR future, and commit to hands on certifications as well as professional training. Our collaborative culture ensures that our customers benefit from exemplary work across our entire range of professional services.
#LI-MV1 #MISSIONCRITICAL
Average salary range, not including benefits or compensatory time and possible discretionary bonuses.
 
CAI Benefits:
•Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
•24 days of Paid Time Off
•Company paid Life Insurance
•Company paid Long Term Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer; we are proud to employ veterans and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Diversity is a strength for our global company. We pledge that CAI will be operated in a way that is fair and equitable to all – our employees, our customers, and the broader society.
 
This job description is not all inclusive and you may be asked to do other duties. CAI will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Act (FCA) / Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO). 

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.