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Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center Construction & Delivery – Digital Infrastructure

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Owner-side construction and delivery lead for data center projects, driving execution from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

Role type

Senior Technical Program Manager (Data Center Construction & Delivery)

Builds

Data center facilities and multi-building campuses (greenfield and adaptive-reuse) ranging from tens to hundreds of megawatts.

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Data Center Construction

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Data center delivery experience, Mechanical/Electrical/Controls/Utility systems knowledge, Commissioning expertise, External AEC/General Contractor management, Integrated project scheduling, Cost performance management, Long-lead equipment strategy, Site presence assessment, QA/QC oversight, Turnover readiness.

Preferred skills

Hyperscale/AI/HPC data center experience, Hyperscale cloud provider or major tech company background, Large-scale campus project delivery.

Technologies

None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead external AEC firms and general contractors; Drive integrated owner schedule across design, procurement, construction, and energization; Maintain owner-side accountability for cost and commercial exposure; Coordinate long-lead equipment milestones; Assess site progress and construction quality independently; Drive integration of construction completion and commissioning activities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with significant direct experience.