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TEKsystems is seeking a Critical Environments Program Manager for a major technology client that is expanding its datacenter footprint across the USA. This role is remote on a day‑to‑day basis but requires occasional travel to datacenter sites around Greater Atlanta. Travel is expected roughly once every two weeks to various sites.
Required Skills
Experience in critical facilities (24x7x365) project management with construction focus (ideally datacenter experience)
Background as a practicing mechanical or electrical engineer – must be able to review MEP designs and anticipate problems.
Experience delivering facilities program management initiatives, managing suppliers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.
Team Overview This role supports the client’s Cloud/AI Regional & New Site Programs under the leadership of the Director of Datacenter. The team is responsible for delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies that power dedicated online services, ensuring seamless integration of new datacenter sites with a focus on safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability.
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. The day‑to‑day involves coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and program management software, managing suppliers/vendors, and advocating for the operations team at every instance. Candidates must be able to review construction designs and use insights from the plans to decide how to proceed for the betterment of the operations team.
Key Responsibilities
Represent Critical Facilities and Field Operations in new site development, embedding operational requirements 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.
Qualifications Required Top 3 Skills
3+ years in critical facilities (24x7x365) project management with construction focus.
Data centers, nuclear plants, submarines, hospitals, power plants, high security facilities.
5+ years practicing Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering in a construction environment.
Must be able to see a design and foresee potential problems for the operations team.
Need to be an engineer first, PM second – the technical part of this role is more important than PM.
Additional acceptable experience: HVAC with a mechanical or electrical focus.
ME certifications are nice‑to‑have.
3+ years in a similar Program/Construction Management role.
Demonstrated ability to deliver construction program management initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ideally, candidate has moved from a technical engineering background into management.
Best Qualifications
MEP/CE (Mechanical, electrical, plumbing) / construction engineering demonstrated experience.
Deep experience in data center design, construction, and transformation programs.
Strong experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
Experience in suppliers/vendors and partner organizations coordination on construction related 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 nice‑to‑have. LEEDS certification, HVAC, and any environmental and/or regulatory experience make candidates above and beyond.
Pay and Benefits
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 hybrid position in Atlanta, GA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. 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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Critical Environment Program Manager
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Jobs via Dice
TEKsystems is seeking a Critical Environments Program Manager for a major technology client that is expanding its datacenter footprint across the USA. This role is remote on a day‑to‑day basis but requires occasional travel to datacenter sites around Greater Atlanta. Travel is expected roughly once every two weeks to various sites.
Required Skills
Experience in critical facilities (24x7x365) project management with construction focus (ideally datacenter experience)
Background as a practicing mechanical or electrical engineer – must be able to review MEP designs and anticipate problems.
Experience delivering facilities program management initiatives, managing suppliers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams.
Team Overview This role supports the client’s Cloud/AI Regional & New Site Programs under the leadership of the Director of Datacenter. The team is responsible for delivering core infrastructure and foundational technologies that power dedicated online services, ensuring seamless integration of new datacenter sites with a focus on safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability.
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. The day‑to‑day involves coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, and program management software, managing suppliers/vendors, and advocating for the operations team at every instance. Candidates must be able to review construction designs and use insights from the plans to decide how to proceed for the betterment of the operations team.
Key Responsibilities
Represent Critical Facilities and Field Operations in new site development, embedding operational requirements 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.
Qualifications Required Top 3 Skills
3+ years in critical facilities (24x7x365) project management with construction focus.
Data centers, nuclear plants, submarines, hospitals, power plants, high security facilities.
5+ years practicing Electrical and/or Mechanical engineering in a construction environment.
Must be able to see a design and foresee potential problems for the operations team.
Need to be an engineer first, PM second – the technical part of this role is more important than PM.
Additional acceptable experience: HVAC with a mechanical or electrical focus.
ME certifications are nice‑to‑have.
3+ years in a similar Program/Construction Management role.
Demonstrated ability to deliver construction program management initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ideally, candidate has moved from a technical engineering background into management.
Best Qualifications
MEP/CE (Mechanical, electrical, plumbing) / construction engineering demonstrated experience.
Deep experience in data center design, construction, and transformation programs.
Strong experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
Experience in suppliers/vendors and partner organizations coordination on construction related 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 nice‑to‑have. LEEDS certification, HVAC, and any environmental and/or regulatory experience make candidates above and beyond.
Pay and Benefits
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 hybrid position in Atlanta, GA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
About TEKsystems We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. 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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