Lead Field Renovation Project Manager

About this role

Lead Field Renovation Project Manager Location: Chicago, Illinois

Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Position Overview Power Construction is seeking a Lead Field Infrastructure Engineer to support a major infrastructure modernization project within an operational data center in Chicago. The project will help transition the facility from traditional cooling infrastructure to a liquid-cooled environment and will include significant upgrades to the facility’s fiber, copper, network, and equipment infrastructure.

This individual will lead and coordinate field activities involving infrastructure installation, migration, testing, maintenance, and turnover. The role requires someone who understands how data center equipment is installed, connected, maintained, and safely modified within a live environment.

The ideal candidate is a technically credible field leader with strong data center infrastructure and fiber expertise, capable of coordinating complex work in operational environments and representing projects professionally with clients. Direct liquid-cooling experience is valuable but not required. Applicants may come from Lead Field Engineer, Data Center Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Telecommunications Construction Manager, or Superintendent backgrounds, combining hands-on technical knowledge with strong field leadership and client-facing communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Lead field activities supporting a major data center infrastructure and cooling modernization project

Coordinate the replacement, migration, and upgrade of copper and fiber infrastructure

Oversee fiber installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, labeling, and documentation

Support the installation, relocation, maintenance, and connection of data center equipment

Coordinate contractors, technicians, vendors, engineers, and client representatives

Serve as a primary field contact and communicate project progress, technical issues, risks, and upcoming activities

Review drawings, specifications, installation requirements, rack elevations, cable schedules, and field documentation

Coordinate work sequencing, equipment access, shutdowns, cutovers, migrations, and turnover activities

Identify field conflicts and collaborate with the project team to develop practical solutions

Monitor quality and confirm that installations comply with project requirements and applicable standards

Track testing results, open issues, punch-list items, and closeout documentation

Support work within an active data center while minimizing risk and disruption to ongoing operations

Promote high standards for safety, quality, accountability, and client service

Provide technical direction and mentorship to field technicians and supporting team members

Required Qualifications

6-10 years of relevant experience in data center infrastructure, telecommunications, construction, or a related field.

Experience installing, maintaining, upgrading, or troubleshooting data center infrastructure

Hands-on knowledge of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems

Experience with fiber testing, circuit validation, troubleshooting, or migration activities

Familiarity with data center equipment, racks, cabinets, patch panels, network hardware, and supporting infrastructure

Experience working in live data centers, colocation facilities, telecommunications facilities, or other critical environments

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, cable schedules, testing documentation, and installation requirements

Experience coordinating field personnel, vendors, contractors, or project stakeholders

Strong client-facing communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to work on-site in Chicago

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a Lead Field Engineer, Superintendent, Construction Manager, Data Center Engineer, or Infrastructure Project Lead

Experience leading large-scale fiber migrations, equipment upgrades, or infrastructure-modernization projects

Familiarity with data center cooling, power, and critical equipment, including CRAC units, PDUs, UPS systems, and related infrastructure

Exposure to liquid-cooling conversions or high-density computing environments

Experience coordinating work around active equipment, shutdowns, cutovers, or change-management procedures

Knowledge of OTDR testing, power meters, fiber characterization, DWDM, structured cabling, and network infrastructure

Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, construction management, telecommunications, information technology, electronics, or a related discipline

Relevant fiber, telecommunications, data center, networking, or safety certifications

COMPENSATION DETAILS: Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 Compensation for this role includes a base salary plus an annual discretionary bonus. Details on our benefits can be found on the Benefits tab within the Careers section of the website.

Power Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Power Construction is committed to increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged workers (including women and members of disproportionately affected racial and ethnic groups), as well as residents of marginalized communities.