TEKsystems
Overview
TEKsystems is seeking a Critical Environments Program Manager for a major technology client expanding their datacenter footprint across the USA. The role is remote (working from home) on a day-to-day basis but requires occasional travel to datacenter sites around the Northern Virginia area (e.g., Manassas, Leesburg, Sterling, and Ashburn). Travel is expected roughly once every two weeks to various sites. Location: Leesburg, VA (hybrid) Key Responsibilities
Represent Critical Facilities and Field Operations in new site development, ensuring operational requirements are embedded from design through turnover. Lead onboarding processes for new facilities, including documentation review and training coordination. Drive improvements in existing datacenter operations through retrofit and efficiency projects. Collaborate with engineering, regional directors, and operations managers to align procedures and standards. Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution to minimize service delivery impact. Capture and apply lessons learned to improve future site launches and operational practices.
Role Purpose
The Critical Environments PM acts as the operational voice during the lifecycle of new datacenter builds—from site selection through commissioning and turnover. This person ensures operational readiness, drives continuous improvement, and leads cross-functional collaboration to optimize datacenter performance and end-user experience. The day-to-day involves coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and program management software to ensure needed tasks are delivered. The resource will manage suppliers/vendors and advocate for the operations team at every instance. This candidate must also have the ability to review construction designs and draw insights to inform decisions for the operations team. Experience with large-scale construction design is required. Travel may include visits to highly secure sites to coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for next phases or issue resolution.
Qualifications
Required; Top 3 Skills 3+ years in critical facilities (24x7x365) project management with a construction focus. Background as a practicing electrical and/or mechanical engineer; ability to review MEP designs and foresee problems. Experience delivering facilities program management initiatives, managing suppliers and stakeholders. Additional experience and attributes: Experience in data centers, nuclear plants, submarines, hospitals, powerplants, and high-security facilities. 5+ years practicing electrical and/or mechanical engineering in a construction environment. Ability to foresee design issues (e.g., cabling/storage constraints) and advise operations accordingly. Engineer-first mindset; strong technical expertise is essential. HVAC experience is a plus; mechanical or electrical engineering focus preferred. ME certifications are desirable. 3+ years in a similar program/construction management role and proven ability to deliver construction PM initiatives. Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ideally, progression from technical engineering into management. Best Qualifications MEP/CE experience in construction engineering and data center design, construction, and transformation programs. Deep experience in data center design and transformation programs. Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering background. Experience coordinating with suppliers/vendors and partner organizations on construction projects. Financial acumen in budgeting and forecasting related to program management. Familiarity with IT service operations (ITIL, MOF, SLA/OLA). Additional Skills & Qualifications Construction certifications relating to MEP or CE are a plus. LEED certification, HVAC, and environmental/regulatory experience are advantageous. Work Arrangement and Benefits
Pay: $60.00 per hour (range reflects temporary/contract role). Workplace: Hybrid position in Leesburg, VA. Benefits: Eligible for standard benefits for temporary roles, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, and PTO. Eligibility rules apply. Deadline
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025. Note: EEO statements and company information are included to reflect company policy and equal opportunity employment.
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TEKsystems is seeking a Critical Environments Program Manager for a major technology client expanding their datacenter footprint across the USA. The role is remote (working from home) on a day-to-day basis but requires occasional travel to datacenter sites around the Northern Virginia area (e.g., Manassas, Leesburg, Sterling, and Ashburn). Travel is expected roughly once every two weeks to various sites. Location: Leesburg, VA (hybrid) Key Responsibilities
Represent Critical Facilities and Field Operations in new site development, ensuring operational requirements are embedded from design through turnover. Lead onboarding processes for new facilities, including documentation review and training coordination. Drive improvements in existing datacenter operations through retrofit and efficiency projects. Collaborate with engineering, regional directors, and operations managers to align procedures and standards. Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution to minimize service delivery impact. Capture and apply lessons learned to improve future site launches and operational practices.
Role Purpose
The Critical Environments PM acts as the operational voice during the lifecycle of new datacenter builds—from site selection through commissioning and turnover. This person ensures operational readiness, drives continuous improvement, and leads cross-functional collaboration to optimize datacenter performance and end-user experience. The day-to-day involves coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and program management software to ensure needed tasks are delivered. The resource will manage suppliers/vendors and advocate for the operations team at every instance. This candidate must also have the ability to review construction designs and draw insights to inform decisions for the operations team. Experience with large-scale construction design is required. Travel may include visits to highly secure sites to coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for next phases or issue resolution.
Qualifications
Required; Top 3 Skills 3+ years in critical facilities (24x7x365) project management with a construction focus. Background as a practicing electrical and/or mechanical engineer; ability to review MEP designs and foresee problems. Experience delivering facilities program management initiatives, managing suppliers and stakeholders. Additional experience and attributes: Experience in data centers, nuclear plants, submarines, hospitals, powerplants, and high-security facilities. 5+ years practicing electrical and/or mechanical engineering in a construction environment. Ability to foresee design issues (e.g., cabling/storage constraints) and advise operations accordingly. Engineer-first mindset; strong technical expertise is essential. HVAC experience is a plus; mechanical or electrical engineering focus preferred. ME certifications are desirable. 3+ years in a similar program/construction management role and proven ability to deliver construction PM initiatives. Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ideally, progression from technical engineering into management. Best Qualifications MEP/CE experience in construction engineering and data center design, construction, and transformation programs. Deep experience in data center design and transformation programs. Strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering background. Experience coordinating with suppliers/vendors and partner organizations on construction projects. Financial acumen in budgeting and forecasting related to program management. Familiarity with IT service operations (ITIL, MOF, SLA/OLA). Additional Skills & Qualifications Construction certifications relating to MEP or CE are a plus. LEED certification, HVAC, and environmental/regulatory experience are advantageous. Work Arrangement and Benefits
Pay: $60.00 per hour (range reflects temporary/contract role). Workplace: Hybrid position in Leesburg, VA. Benefits: Eligible for standard benefits for temporary roles, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, and PTO. Eligibility rules apply. Deadline
Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025. Note: EEO statements and company information are included to reflect company policy and equal opportunity employment.
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