Onsite Project Manager_Data Center Buildouts

The Peak Organization

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$72 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
CABLING, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction, Data Management, Electricity, Facilities Management, Logistics, Low Voltage (LV), Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management
QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within union environments (especially for the Chicago site).
  • Background managing projects involving power, cooling, networking, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure.
  • Prior experience in enterprise, colocation, or hyperscale data center environments.
  • Familiarity with commissioning and turnover processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead onsite execution of large-scale data center buildouts and infrastructure deployments.
  • Coordinate logistics and sequencing across multiple vendors and workstreams.
  • Serve as the primary onsite liaison between customers, contractors, facilities teams, and technical stakeholders.
  • Drive daily project progress while identifying and resolving blockers in real time.
  • Manage coordination for cabling, rack-and-stack/rack-and-roll, cooling systems, facilities infrastructure, electrical work, and low-voltage installations.
  • Conduct site walkthroughs, vendor coordination meetings, and installation reviews.
  • Ensure all vendors have appropriate access, materials, documentation, and scheduling alignment.
  • Track project risks, escalations, timelines, and dependencies.
  • Maintain adherence to safety, compliance, operational, and quality standards.
  • Support successful commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities.
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
3 days ago

Onsite Project Manager – Data Center Buildouts

Location: Seattle, WA
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Rate: $65–$72/hour (higher for candidates with strong union coordination experience)

We are seeking experienced Onsite Project Managers to lead large-scale data center build and deployment initiatives in Seattle. This role is ideal for a hands-on infrastructure PM with deep experience coordinating complex facility, construction, and technology deployments in mission-critical environments.

The Project Manager will serve as the central onsite lead responsible for driving execution across all vendors, contractors, facilities teams, and technical stakeholders involved in the data center build lifecycle. This includes coordinating logistics and dependencies between cabling vendors, rack-and-roll teams, cooling and mechanical providers, facilities partners, electrical contractors, low-voltage installers, and other infrastructure groups.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, can proactively resolve onsite issues, and has a strong understanding of how power, cooling, networking, and physical infrastructure must align for successful deployment and commissioning.

Candidates who understand how to successfully navigate union labor coordination, scheduling, and field operations will stand out significantly.

Required Experience:

  • Proven experience managing onsite data center buildouts, infrastructure deployments, or mission-critical facility projects.
  • Strong understanding of data center operations, facilities coordination, and physical infrastructure environments.
  • Experience coordinating multiple vendors and trades simultaneously.
  • Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, fast-moving onsite environments.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and issue-resolution skills.
  • Experience with construction coordination, facilities logistics, or infrastructure deployment management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a field-driven Project Manager who enjoys being onsite, solving problems in real time, and driving complex infrastructure projects to successful completion.

For consideration, please forward your resume in Word or PDF format to Erika Rupinski at 

erupinski@peaksystemsinc.com

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About the Company

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The Peak Organization

Peak Organization is a leader in recruiting and placing marketing, advertising, communications and creative professionals for Fortune 500 companies, major advertising agencies, cutting edge interactive agencies, design firms, publishing, professional and non-profit services organizations.

Our temps/consultants fill in on special projects, new business pitches, vacations, maternity leaves, etc. Due to our legacy of excellence, we present your credentials with ease and confidence.We also offer a temp-to-hire option, so you can "test-drive" the working relationship - without risk.

Permanent placements provide our clients with long term, successful career matches. We are dedicated to understanding your goals and strategy, and to maintaining the highest standard of excellence, professionalism and responsiveness. We welcome the opportunity to work with you in identifying exceptional career opportunities on a temp, temp-to-hire or permanent basis.

HEADQUARTERS
New York, New York, US
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1970