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Data Center Project Manager (Contract)

Duration: 12-month contract

About the Role

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Data Center Project Manager to lead planning and execution for data center initiatives across multiple sites. This role requires strong project leadership, hands-on coordination, vendor management, and executive-ready communication. You’ll manage complex timelines, budgets, and deliverables while partnering closely with internal IT, sourcing, legal, engineering, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop and maintain high-level and detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for data center builds and components.

+ Coordinate activities across internal IT departments, engineering design teams, general contractors, and external vendors.

+ Oversee and execute RFP processes for new vendors; manage vendor performance throughout construction and implementation.

+ Collaborate with Sourcing and Legal to negotiate lease terms and contractual agreements.

+ Manage construction of newly built-out sites, directly or via general contractors; ensure adherence to safety and construction best practices.

+ Provide clear, timely status communications to project teams and stakeholders; deliver high-level presentations.

+ Tailor existing PM best practices (PMBOK-aligned) to fit project needs; drive operational readiness.

+ Maintain and enhance the project SharePoint site for documentation, reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

+ Ensure on-time delivery of all IT-related milestones and handoffs.

+ Support data center strategy and planning, including logistics and structured cabling dependencies.

Required Qualifications

+ 5+ years of professional experience with data center projects and operations.

+ 3+ years of project coordination/task management** with multi-site, multi-project oversight.

+ Proven leadership and organizational skills; strong ownership and execution.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable with high-level presentations and stakeholder management.

+ Solid understanding of construction methodologies and safety standards in data center contexts.

+ Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Project.

+ Experience developing technical specifications and documentation.

+ Bachelor’s degree (preferably in an engineering discipline).

Preferred Qualifications

+ PMP certification and working knowledge of PMBOK principles.

+ Experience with Structured Cabling Systems.

+ Strong grasp of data center best practices (power, cooling, space, cabling, resiliency, and operational readiness).

+ Experience driving data center strategy and planning, budgeting, and executive communications.

Logistics & Travel

+ On-site presence required most of the time at the Franklin Township location.

+ Local travel to office/data center sites is expected; occasional out-of-area travel may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Somerset, NJ 08873.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ 08873.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

h4>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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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