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Job Description:

Data Center Operations & Service Delivery Project Manager (Contract)

Location:Northlake Campus

Schedule:MondayFriday, core business hours between7:00 AM 7:00 PM

Work Arrangement:Onsite

Pay Rate Range will vary from \$50-\$60*/hr based on experience and qualifications

About the Role

We are seeking an experiencedData Center Operations / Service Delivery Project Managerto support critical infrastructure projects at a Chicago Data Center in Northlake . In this role, youll be at the center of data center buildouts and operational readiness, acting as a key liaison between operations, engineering, and construction teams. If you thrive in dynamic environments, excel at driving projects to completion, and want to make a measurable impact on mission-critical facilities, this opportunity is for you.

What Youll DoProject Management & Coordination

• Leadsmall-to-medium data center projectsfrom planning through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Coordinate and manageCE audits and compliance verifications, ensuring readiness and adherence to standards.
• Identify operational risks and vulnerabilities; recommend improvedequipment designs, technologies, and construction methods.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and remediate operational gaps across projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and integrate technical activities to meet strategic goals.
• Prepare and presentproposals, reports, and findingsto leadership clearly and effectively.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of contracts and cost estimates.

Operations Point of Contact (POC)

• Serve as theprimary operations liaisonduring design and construction, ensuring operational requirements are understood and met.
• Provide end-to-end operational oversight fornew data center builds, from design reviews through turnover.
• Respond toRequests for Information (RFIs)impacting operations with accuracy and urgency to minimize risk and delays.
• ImplementQA/QC processesto resolve post-IST and turnover issues and ensure operational excellence.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage changes, lessons learned, and alignment to approvedPlans of Record (POR).
• Manage turnover deliverables and overseepost-turnover activities, including warranty claims, defect resolution, and Technical Support Bulletin (TSB) tracking.
• Participate inOperational Advisory Committees (OACs), Go/No-Go decisions, and design review calls as an operations representative.
• ConductL2, L3, L4, Post-IST, and turnover walkthroughsto validate operational readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with SMEs and logistics teams to managespare parts inventory and procurement.

What You BringRequired Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years of hands-on experiencein technical fields (e.g., automotive, electrical, controls, data center)
• OR5+ years of industry experience combined with college coursework
• 5+ years of experiencewith:
  • Critical Environment infrastructure (UPS, generators, AHUs),or
  • Physical IT infrastructure (servers, SANs, networking, structured cabling, racks/enclosures)
• Ability to work aflexible schedule, which may include 12-hour days, rotating shifts, and 3-, 4-, or 5-day workweeks
• Basic proficiency inMicrosoft Office(Outlook, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA or OSHA-approved NFPA 70E certification
• Technical college degree inComputer Science Math, Telecommunications, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Industry certifications such as:
  • ASICS / Inventory Control
  • CompTIA
  • Microsoft certifications
  • Network certifications
  • PMP, ITIL, CDCP

Why Join This Project?

• Work oncutting-edge data center infrastructure projects
• High-impact role withvisibility across operations and leadership
• Competitive hourly rate withstrong potential for extension
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical systems

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity emp