Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD115,000 - USD145,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Manager will lead the execution of data center construction projects from preconstruction through final commissioning and turnover. This role requires close coordination with owners, engineers, superintendents, and specialized trade partners to ensure strict adherence to schedule, cost controls, and mission-critical quality standards.
  • Opportunity to lead technically sophisticated data center projects
  • Working with a team focused on precision, reliability, and client partnerships

About Our Client

Join a well-established, mid-sized General Contractor with over two decades of success in the Chicagoland market and a rapidly expanding pipeline of mission-critical and data center projects heading into 2026-2027. Known for delivering complex, technically demanding facilities, the firm offers a highly collaborative culture, strong repeat-client relationships, and significant opportunities for leadership growth as the data center sector continues to scale.

Job Description

This Project Manager will be responsible for:

  • Oversee full lifecycle management of data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout
  • Lead subcontractor buyout, scope alignment, and contract negotiations with specialized trades including mechanical, electrical, and critical infrastructure vendors
  • Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and change order processes
  • Coordinate closely with Superintendents and MEP trade partners to maintain strict schedule milestones and sequencing for mission-critical systems
  • Serve as the primary liaison for owners, engineers, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle
  • Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement tracking, and overall project documentation
  • Ensure adherence to rigorous quality, safety, and commissioning standards required for data center environments
  • Mentor and guide Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers while supporting overall team performance



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

An ideal Project Manager will have:

  • 5-8+ years of experience managing complex commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, budgeting, subcontractor management, and contract administration
  • Experience coordinating complex MEP systems and technically demanding infrastructure preferred
  • Proven ability to manage multiple project stakeholders and maintain strict schedule discipline
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with strong client-facing capabilities
  • Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and construction management platforms

What's on Offer

We will provide our Project Manager with:

  • Base salary $115,000 - $145,000
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Long-term advancement opportunities toward Senior Project Manager or program leadership roles as the company expands its mission-critical portfolio
Contact
Elijah Williams
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6966291

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Elijah Williams
Job Reference
JN-032026-6966291