Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager - Data Center Projects

Location:

Wisconsin

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large‑scale Data Center construction and infrastructure projects. This role requires a strategic, detail‑driven leader with a proven background delivering mission‑critical facilities. The ideal candidate brings deep technical understanding of Data Center systems, strong team leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

+ Manage full lifecycle delivery of Data Center projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, construction execution, and closeout.

+ Oversee cross‑functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment, productivity, and on‑time project delivery.

+ Maintain project scope, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure quality and performance targets are achieved.

Technical & Design Coordination

+ Collaborate with engineering teams on design development, constructability reviews, and technical issue resolution.

+ Ensure compliance with Data Center standards, including power distribution, cooling systems, fiber/low‑voltage infrastructure, security, and redundancy requirements.

+ Review construction documents, submittals, shop drawings, and equipment specifications to verify accuracy and alignment with project goals.

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

+ Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost‑tracking reports.

+ Evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage change orders to control costs throughout the project lifecycle.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, design partners, internal leadership, and field teams.

+ Lead regular project meetings, progress updates, and reporting to ensure transparency and timely decision‑making.

+ Build strong relationships with trade partners, vendors, and clients to support successful long‑term project outcomes.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

+ Uphold strict adherence to safety protocols, site standards, and regulatory requirements.

+ Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented throughout construction to deliver reliable, high‑performance Data Center environments.

Required Qualifications

+ Previous experience delivering Data Center projects is essential.

+ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).

+ 5+ years of project management experience in large commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical construction.

+ Strong understanding of MEP systems, power and cooling infrastructure, commissioning processes, and redundancy requirements typical of Data Centers.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple scopes simultaneously.

+ Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

+ Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, Smartsheet).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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