Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) | Hyperscale Data Centers

Location: New Albany, OH (Onsite)

Compensation: $60-85/hr

Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Construction Manager to support the delivery of large-scale hyperscale data center projects in Dekalb, Illinois. This role requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing the construction of mission-critical facilities and hyperscale data centers from groundbreaking through commissioning and turnover. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in MEP systems, strong field leadership skills, and a track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities for hyperscale data center projects.
• Manage safety, quality, schedule, budget, and contractor performance.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and critical infrastructure scopes.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering teams, commissioning teams, and key stakeholders.
• Drive project execution from preconstruction through commissioning and final handover.
• Identify risks, resolve field issues, and maintain project milestones.
• Review schedules, sequencing plans, and recovery strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with construction standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management experience.
• Direct experience delivering hyperscale data center projects.
• Strong MEP and mission-critical construction background.
• Ground-up and greenfield construction experience.
• Experience managing projects through commissioning and turnover.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale construction teams and contractors.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting projects for:

• Meta
• AWS
• Microsoft
• Google
• Oracle

Experience with leading mission-critical contractors such as:

• Holder Construction
• DPR Construction
• Mortenson
• Turner Construction
• JE Dunn
• Whiting-Turner
• Brasfield & Gorrie
• Clayco

Ideal background

The ideal candidate has experience managing hyperscale data center construction projects in active mission-critical environments and has successfully delivered large-scale campus developments involving complex MEP systems. Candidates should be comfortable leading projects from site development through commissioning and final turnover.

Please note: This role requires true hyperscale data center construction experience. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily focused on facilities operations, commercial construction, renovations, tenant improvements, or small colocation facilities may not be a fit. Experience with hyperscale data center owners or mission-critical general contractors is highly preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a fully onsite, contract, position based out of DeKalb, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.