Project Manager – Data Center
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bartonville, IL, US
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of project management experience in power generation, electrical infrastructure, construction, or related mission critical industries.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field is prefered.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of OSHA, ISO and Electrical Safety is a plus.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Re
Full description
Working Hours/Days
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday This is an onsite position at our Bartonville, IL location
Overview
The Project Manager plays a critical role in supporting Altorfer’s electric power solutions and reports to the Senior Operations Manager – Data Center Delivery. This position is responsible for the successful execution of complex projects supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure. Key responsibilities include coordinating equipment and components from multiple vendors.
The Project Manager directs project personnel, schedules, tasks, materials, and deliverables to ensure each project is completed on time and within budget. Managing multiple projects at various stages requires strong organization, time management, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with Sales, Engineering, vendors, packaging partners, and customers to deliver precise, high-quality results.
Basic Duties
- Manage all phases of electric power generation (EPG) projects from project initiation through final commissioning, including engineering submittals, equipment procurement, contractor coordination, systems installation, and quality control.
- Ensure all project work meets mission critical infrastructure requirements with a focus on delivering high-reliability solutions to data center customers.
- Review specifications, drawings, and submittals to verify compliance with project requirements and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and service, to ensure technical alignment and smooth project execution.
- Coordinate directly with equipment vendors, packaging companies, and the Caterpillar factory for technical support, application engineering, and order placement.
- Generate purchase orders, manage procurement and logistics, and expedite delivery of all project components including generator sets, switchgear, controls, aftertreatment systems, enclosures, and fuel tanks.
- Provide technical support to field technicians and installation contractors to ensure correct system installation in accordance with CAT standards and best practices.
- Oversee commissioning activities, facilitate startup and functional testing, and ensure successful system handoff to the customer.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including test reports, warranty registration, operation & maintenance manuals (O&Ms), and closeout packages.
- Proactively manage project schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and financial health of the project.
- Perform on-site visits and facilitate installation audits and customer meetings as needed throughout the project lifecycle.