Data Center Project Manager

Garmac Limited

  • Dekalb, Illinois
  • 21 days ago
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    Description

     Project Manager
     
      • Contract with possible contract extension or hire (fixed weekly salary broken down hourly for invoicing purposes only) - $62.50 -  $65.00/HR
      • Direct Hire (must be open to between 15-50% travel throughout the U.S.): Up to 135K/YR
    • Standard Site Hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm
    • Location: Onsite Daily – Client site Dekalb IL 60115

    Project Leadership & Execution

    • Run daily DC Field Ops (capacity, network services, physical layer).

    • Build/manage project schedules and ensure delivery to scope, timeline, and budget.

    • Manage change events and drive SLA/KPI performance.

    • Serve as on‑site escalation for planning, scheduling, prioritization, and ticket flow.

    • Set priorities, build roadmaps, and hold cross‑functional owners accountable.

    • Align stakeholders on scope, timeline, and resource changes.

    Safety, Quality & Compliance

    • Enforce site safety protocols and standards.

    • Maintain quality through consistent documentation and reporting.

    • Ensure compliance with construction tech platforms, codes, and industry standards.

    • Lead incident/escalation management and drive action items to closure.

    • Identify risks early and lead mitigation.

    • Standardize SOPs and scale best practices.

    • Own QA/QC for physical layer work (incl. structured cabling), plant acceptance, and intake reviews.

    • Own EHS compliance through audits and proper routing of out‑of‑scope work.

    Financial & Contract Management

    • Support forecasting, budget reviews, and financial reporting.

    • Manage contracting models (lump sum, cost‑plus, GMP, design‑build, T&M).

    • Track vendor performance, approve invoices, and monitor spend.

    Stakeholder Communication

    • Act as primary contact for internal teams, XFN partners, clients, subs, and leadership.

    • Communicate status, risks, milestones, and priorities clearly.

    • Build presentations and lead briefings.

    • Monitor communication portals and manage resource utilization, onboarding, and accountability.

    • Represent field needs to improve tools/processes.

    • Provide regular roadmap, risk, and mitigation updates.

    • Facilitate planning sessions, reviews, and war rooms.

    Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

    • Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and resolve conflicts quickly.

    • Use data insights to optimize performance.

    • Promote innovation and continuous improvement.

    • Serve as customer‑facing POC to cross‑functional partners.

    • Adapt to evolving tools and processes.

    Requirements:

    • 5 years of telecom construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.
      • Knowledge of low voltage/fiber, cable management, and cable audits
      • Cost forecasting, and budgeting.
      • Prepare and lead presentations and briefings
      • Safety enforcement, Quality Control and change management
      • Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures.
    • Assist in leading 40-70+ resources (technicians, project admin, safety personnel, and construction manager)
    • Union Environment
      • Experience working in union environments, particularly with IBEW technicians
      • Comfortable assisting in managing both direct hires vs subcontractor teams
    • Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.
    • Experience across multiple contract and delivery models (GMP, design, build, fixed price, etc.).
    • Proficiency - MS Office, Primavera P6SPI (Scheduling Performance Index), CPI (Cost Performance Index), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura
    • Preferred Certifications:
      • OSHA 30 (if they don’t have it will need to be obtained within 60 days of starting)
      • BICSI RCDD
      • BICSI RTPM
      • PMI PMP

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDekalb, Illinois

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